London-based artistZulfcreates dramatic portraits of women half-hidden in the shadows.

These realistic drawings are made on black paper using a combination of pastel and charcoal.

Zulf utilizes light-colored pastels and charcoals to add fine details to each drawing.

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

In other pieces where the sitter wears sunglasses, he experiments with reflection.

London-based artist Zulf creates dramatic art using charcoal and pastel.

He draws the highlights of his subjects on black paper.

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art

Zulf Charcoal and Pastel Art