First Love

The first thing you notice isnt the couple, but the glow. Those blurred evening lights in the background feel like a memory you can almost touch.

PovElena used professional dry pastels on a specialized sandpaper base. This choice is everything—it gives the shadows a deep, velvety grit and makes the light skin tones pop with a soft, natural radiance. It’s a scene about that specific kind of silence found in a heavy embrace. No posing, just a raw, honest moment of connection.

The work is fully fixed with a professional-grade varnish to ensure the pastel remains vibrant and stable for over 50 years. Created by a member of the Eurasian Art Union, this is a collector-level piece that brings a warm, intelligent atmosphere to any modern interior.