Zac Retz makes gesture and atmosphere central to these romantic sketches. The characters often share a quiet moment, with a gaze or the placement of a hand giving the encounter its direction. Subdued lighting helps select what remains prominent, rather than proving that feelings are stronger at a particular time of day.
A scene can feel intimate because little competes with its central interaction. The surrounding space may remain visible but quieter, allowing the viewer to notice how the figures attend to one another. Silence in a drawing is also open-ended: it can suggest comfort, anticipation or uncertainty depending on the posture and setting. The ten sketches offer different artistic encounters with closeness, leaving readers room for memories and relationships that do not follow one romantic pattern.
The gallery below collects work by Zac Retz, with each image giving affection a particular setting.
Source: Zac Retz
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