Balloon Dog Colour Study

This original pastel drawing is a colour study of a balloon dog, created using Caran d’Ache pastels to explore surface, reflection, and saturated blue tones. The softness of the pastel contrasts with the inflated, glossy appearance of the form, creating a playful tension between material and subject.

Bold colour and simplified marks give the drawing a sense of immediacy, while highlights and shadows suggest volume and shine. The familiar balloon shape is rendered with warmth and curiosity, shifting the focus from permanence to play, movement, and temporary joy.

Created as a one-of-a-kind studio piece, this A4 original drawing continues an exploration of contemporary objects and pop-cultural forms, using colour as a way to reinterpret sculptural subjects through drawing.

Details:

Original pastel drawing on paper

Medium: Caran d’Ache pastels

Size: A4

One of a kind

Signed on the reverse

Unframed

Ideal for collectors seeking original pastel drawings, contemporary still life art, or playful yet considered artwork that balances colour, form, and humour.