Hajar Benchikh
Digital & Traditional Art and Custom Illustrations
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This is a digital watercolor artwork created in a bold, textured style. I focused on making the brushstrokes stand out to give the piece a vibrant and lively feel. The girl is wrapped around her dog in a loving embrace, and I chose warm, rich colors to convey a cozy and heartfelt emotion. For the background, I went with defined pastel tones to create a calm atmosphere while highlighting the strong bond between them. I wanted the overall piece to feel dynamic yet comforting.
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Backlighting can transform a simple portrait into something striking.
In this piece, I combined graphite and charcoal to capture the subject’s silhouette and intricate details. I focused on a dramatic play of light and shadow, with the light source coming from behind the subject. Graphite allowed me to add fine details and smooth gradients, while charcoal added depth and bold contrast. My goal was to balance softness and intensity, drawing attention to the illuminated areas and bringing the portrait to life.
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Every wrinkle tells a story. ✨
For this project, I created a close-up portrait of an elderly man, focusing on the textures and character of his skin. The details of his wrinkles and facial features were essential to portraying the wisdom and life experience that come with age. I aimed to highlight the beauty and dignity of aging, showing how life’s experiences leave their marks. Through careful texture and shading, I brought the skin to life, emphasizing the depth and character of the subject in a lifelike way.
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Beauty lies in the details. ✨
This is a realistic pencil portrait of Christina Nadin, where I focused on capturing the natural texture of her skin and her freckles. I wanted to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, showing that beauty shines through imperfections. Using charcoal, I added depth and contrast with carefully placed shadows and highlights, emphasizing her features and bringing the portrait to life with a lifelike, dimensional quality.
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