Pencil Sketch "Priestess" (original)

This pencil sketch, titled "Priestess", is an extraordinary and deeply symbolic work that captures a profound sense of grace and spiritual significance. Orvis St. John has masterfully blended figurative form with abstract, flowing patterns, creating a piece that feels both ancient and remarkably modern.

The figure's profile is rendered with a quiet dignity, but its surface is anything but simple. Orvis St. John uses colored pencil to fill the form with a mesmerizing array of curved lines and circular motifs. These intricate patterns flow across the face, neck, and shoulder, suggesting a connection to nature, ritual, and a hidden, inner world. The use of a simple yet powerful color palette—with earthy browns and muted blues accented by a bold splash of red—adds to the piece's mystical aura. The unique headdress and the coiled, rope-like hair reinforce the spiritual, almost ceremonial, nature of the subject.

"Priestess" is a work that invites contemplation. It's a testament to the artist's ability to imbue a two-dimensional sketch with a three-dimensional sense of character and purpose. This is more than just a portrait; it's a window into a sacred space, making it a powerful and unique addition for any serious art collector.

This art piece comes in a black wooden 40 cm x 50 cm frame, ready to hang.