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Ximena
Portrait in Black and White by Ximena Ballantyne in Auckland
Portrait in Black and White
This portrait piece is a simple black and white ink focused on shape, expression, and clean line work. I wanted it to feel elegant, minimal, and expressive, with a strong fashion-inspired edge. Portrait work is one of the ways I explore character and mood through illustration, and I love how much can be said with very little.
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Auckland, New ZealandI’m an Auckland-based illustrator, fashion illustrator, portrait artist, and surface designer with a love for creating artwork that feels personal, stylish, and full of character. I create portraits, custom illustrations, and fashion and editorial-inspired pieces, with a strong eye for detail and composition. Sketching and drawing are a big part of my creative process, and I love bringing ideas to life in a way that feels expressive, elegant and meaningful.
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