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Unspoken – Michael Dike

Unspoken

by Michael Dike

⬆️ 7 upvotes • 👁️ 294 views

📦 1 in stock

Size: 40 x 55

$500
“Unspoken” is a hyperrealistic graphite and charcoal portrait that explores the quiet strength found in silence.
Every stroke was drawn with precision and patience over 45 hours, capturing the raw emotion that exists between thought and expression.

Rendered on archival-quality Strathmore Bristol 300 Series Smooth paper, this piece reflects a deep dedication to fine detail and emotional realism. The monochrome palette enhances the depth, allowing light and shadow to reveal the subject’s quiet vulnerability.

This is an original, one-of-a-kind drawing, hand-signed on the front by the artist Michael Dike (ShadesofMichael), accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Perfect for collectors who value craftsmanship, realism, and human emotion frozen in time.
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About the Artist

Through graphite and charcoal, I tell stories too quiet for words.
Each piece I create is a reflection of patience, emotion, and the beauty hidden in silence. My art is not just about realism — it’s about feeling what can’t be said.

I’m Michael Dike, known as ShadesofMichael, a hyperrealistic pencil artist from Lagos, Nigeria. I work primarily with graphite and charcoal on Strathmore Bristol paper, spending countless hours refining every detail until the portrait feels alive.

My drawings invite you to pause, look closer, and listen to what’s unspoken.

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