In the Cold Light of Morning – Photorealistic Portrait Art Print

In the Cold Light of Morning is a powerful example of photorealistic portraiture from Australian artist Dean Spinks. Taking inspiration from striking photographic compositions rather than traditional drawing, Dean focuses on light as his primary subject — experimenting with low-key lighting and stark shadows to create an atmosphere of intensity and intimacy.

This portrait captures the kind of depth and mood often found in fine art photography, yet it is drawn entirely by hand. Taking 73 meticulous hours to complete, Dean’s unique crosshatching technique renders every tonal shift and subtle detail with precision, resulting in an image that feels both photographic and undeniably crafted.

Printed using archival-quality inks on Ultra Matt 250gsm paper, each fine art print faithfully reproduces the richness, texture, and dramatic tonal range of the original drawing. Available in multiple sizes, it’s a statement piece for lovers of modern realism and cinematic portraiture. Ships free worldwide.