This hand-drawn graphite portrait by Yana Evans is based on an original photograph by Michael Silver, capturing the striking presence of British-Korean model Sang Woo Kim. Known for his bold features and introspective gaze, Sang Woo has become a defining face in contemporary fashion. This drawing highlights the sharp structure and expressive mood that have made him an icon, not just in modeling, but in modern visual culture.
Drawn with soft pencils on textured paper, the portrait focuses on mood over perfection, an honest study of light, bone, and identity. The minimalist background fades into dense graphite shadows, pulling the viewer into his quiet intensity. There’s no glamour here, only humanity, a theme Yana Evans explores deeply in her ongoing series of portrait works.
This original artwork will resonate with collectors of fashion-inspired art, fans of Sang Woo Kim, or those drawn to portraits that say more with less. It’s also part of Evans’ broader body of work honoring Asian muses through classical draftsmanship and modern context.
Inquiries for custom commissions and personalized portrait work are welcome
Sang Woo Kim – Celebrity Pencil Portrait Drawing
PRODUCT INFO
Medium: white paper, graphite pencil
Size: 14.8 x 21.0 cm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
Year: 2024
Framed: No
Artist: Yana Evans
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