{"product_id":"contemplation-original-charcoal-drawing","title":"Contemplation — Original Charcoal Drawing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStill Life with Intention\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemplation is a charcoal drawing rendered from a still life observed directly from life — a resting Buddha figurine, an open Japanese fan, a geometric crystal vase with flowers, an incense holder, and a lotus candle. Objects of stillness and intention, arranged and drawn with quiet attention. Charcoal on paper is an intimate medium. The texture of the paper is part of the work itself — visible in the soft gradations of shadow, the delicate highlights, and the subtle grain beneath every mark. This is a finished, signed original, charcoal on paper, 24” × 19”, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDésirée Paus Sterling is a fine art painter and draughtswoman based in San Diego, known for her classical technique, dramatic tonal range, and intimate connection to her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included with your drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/contemplation-unframed-fine-art-paper-print\"\u003eUnframed fine art paper prints\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/contemplation-framed-fine-art-paper-print\"\u003eframed fine art paper prints\u003c\/a\u003e are available in limited editions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Désirée Paus Sterling Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44658042732630,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7733\/7942\/files\/Contemplation_adjusted_web_image.png?v=1783498798","url":"https:\/\/desireepaussterling.com\/products\/contemplation-original-charcoal-drawing","provider":"Désirée Paus Sterling Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}