Reclining Nude
Pen and ink with watercolor wash on paper
Alan Wood-Thomas captures the quiet elegance of the reclining figure through fluid terracotta linework and translucent watercolor washes. The composition balances confident contour with expansive negative space, allowing light, color, and gesture to convey a sense of calm intimacy. The restrained palette and economical technique exemplify the artist's ability to achieve remarkable expressive depth with the simplest of means.