This detailed graphite and charcoal drawing captures a moment of intense psychological tension and internal conflict. The portrait is rendered with a high degree of realism in the facial features, focusing the viewer on the subject’s profound gaze.The concept explores themes of anxiety, overwhelm, or a deep, unsettling thought process. The subject’s hands are pressed firmly against the temples, a universally recognizable gesture of strain or headache, amplifying the emotional weight of the piece.