Gali Graphiteart
@galigraphiteart.bsky.social
Self-taught pencil artist from Sweden.
Started drawing a few years ago and haven’t stopped since.
Started drawing a few years ago and haven’t stopped since.
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Hello from Sweden! 🇸🇪
I’m a 35-year-old artist who specializes in pencil drawings. I’ve only been drawing for a few years, but it has quickly become my passion.
This is one of my drawings—what do you think? I’d love to connect with others who share a similar interest in art and creativity. ✍️🎨
I’m a 35-year-old artist who specializes in pencil drawings. I’ve only been drawing for a few years, but it has quickly become my passion.
This is one of my drawings—what do you think? I’d love to connect with others who share a similar interest in art and creativity. ✍️🎨
Nature keeps inspiring me, and I'm grateful to translate it into pencil strokes.
#graphiteart #woodpecker #wildlifeart #realisticdrawing #artistlife #pencilart
#graphiteart #woodpecker #wildlifeart #realisticdrawing #artistlife #pencilart
July 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Nature keeps inspiring me, and I'm grateful to translate it into pencil strokes.
#graphiteart #woodpecker #wildlifeart #realisticdrawing #artistlife #pencilart
#graphiteart #woodpecker #wildlifeart #realisticdrawing #artistlife #pencilart
Looking back can be just as important as looking ahead.
First leopard: drawn in 2020, just after I started.
Second one: from this year.
#graphiteart #leopard #beforeandafter #artprogress #drawingjourney #realisticdrawing
First leopard: drawn in 2020, just after I started.
Second one: from this year.
#graphiteart #leopard #beforeandafter #artprogress #drawingjourney #realisticdrawing
July 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Looking back can be just as important as looking ahead.
First leopard: drawn in 2020, just after I started.
Second one: from this year.
#graphiteart #leopard #beforeandafter #artprogress #drawingjourney #realisticdrawing
First leopard: drawn in 2020, just after I started.
Second one: from this year.
#graphiteart #leopard #beforeandafter #artprogress #drawingjourney #realisticdrawing
There’s something truly special about drawing animals you often see in everyday life – like the squirrel, quick and curious. I’ve tried to capture both the calm and alertness in its gaze.
#graphiteart #squirrel #realisticdrawing #wildlifeart #swedishnature #drawingjoy #artistlife
#graphiteart #squirrel #realisticdrawing #wildlifeart #swedishnature #drawingjoy #artistlife
July 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There’s something truly special about drawing animals you often see in everyday life – like the squirrel, quick and curious. I’ve tried to capture both the calm and alertness in its gaze.
#graphiteart #squirrel #realisticdrawing #wildlifeart #swedishnature #drawingjoy #artistlife
#graphiteart #squirrel #realisticdrawing #wildlifeart #swedishnature #drawingjoy #artistlife
New on the drawing board: a woodpecker starting to take shape.
The exhibition on Sunday didn’t quite go as planned – after several hours of setting up, we had to pack everything up again after just two hours due to heavy rain. Once the downpour started, at least the takedown went quickly 😅
The exhibition on Sunday didn’t quite go as planned – after several hours of setting up, we had to pack everything up again after just two hours due to heavy rain. Once the downpour started, at least the takedown went quickly 😅
July 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New on the drawing board: a woodpecker starting to take shape.
The exhibition on Sunday didn’t quite go as planned – after several hours of setting up, we had to pack everything up again after just two hours due to heavy rain. Once the downpour started, at least the takedown went quickly 😅
The exhibition on Sunday didn’t quite go as planned – after several hours of setting up, we had to pack everything up again after just two hours due to heavy rain. Once the downpour started, at least the takedown went quickly 😅
At the art exhibition in Nusnäs today – and enjoying the beautiful weather! 🌞
Fingers crossed it stays like this all day.
It’s such a joy to meet other artists and be surrounded by so much creativity and inspiration. 🎨🖤
#artexhibition #nusnäs #artistlife #graphiteart #dalarna
Fingers crossed it stays like this all day.
It’s such a joy to meet other artists and be surrounded by so much creativity and inspiration. 🎨🖤
#artexhibition #nusnäs #artistlife #graphiteart #dalarna
July 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
At the art exhibition in Nusnäs today – and enjoying the beautiful weather! 🌞
Fingers crossed it stays like this all day.
It’s such a joy to meet other artists and be surrounded by so much creativity and inspiration. 🎨🖤
#artexhibition #nusnäs #artistlife #graphiteart #dalarna
Fingers crossed it stays like this all day.
It’s such a joy to meet other artists and be surrounded by so much creativity and inspiration. 🎨🖤
#artexhibition #nusnäs #artistlife #graphiteart #dalarna
Here’s a glimpse of my latest drawing in progress.
Sometimes it’s in the eyes and the tiny nuances where the animal’s presence truly starts to emerge.
There’s still a way to go, but I’m already starting to like what I see 🖤
#graphitedrawing #squirrel #animalart #realisticdrawing #wip
Sometimes it’s in the eyes and the tiny nuances where the animal’s presence truly starts to emerge.
There’s still a way to go, but I’m already starting to like what I see 🖤
#graphitedrawing #squirrel #animalart #realisticdrawing #wip
July 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Here’s a glimpse of my latest drawing in progress.
Sometimes it’s in the eyes and the tiny nuances where the animal’s presence truly starts to emerge.
There’s still a way to go, but I’m already starting to like what I see 🖤
#graphitedrawing #squirrel #animalart #realisticdrawing #wip
Sometimes it’s in the eyes and the tiny nuances where the animal’s presence truly starts to emerge.
There’s still a way to go, but I’m already starting to like what I see 🖤
#graphitedrawing #squirrel #animalart #realisticdrawing #wip
This portrait took longer than I expected – but now it's finally finished. ✨
Some drawings simply demand their own pace.
#graphiteart #portraitdrawing #realisticdrawing #artistlife #drawing
Some drawings simply demand their own pace.
#graphiteart #portraitdrawing #realisticdrawing #artistlife #drawing
July 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This portrait took longer than I expected – but now it's finally finished. ✨
Some drawings simply demand their own pace.
#graphiteart #portraitdrawing #realisticdrawing #artistlife #drawing
Some drawings simply demand their own pace.
#graphiteart #portraitdrawing #realisticdrawing #artistlife #drawing
The First Half of 2025 in Pencil
Half the year has already passed – and it’s been filled with pencil drawings for me. I was honestly a bit surprised myself by how many I’ve managed to finish!
Half the year has already passed – and it’s been filled with pencil drawings for me. I was honestly a bit surprised myself by how many I’ve managed to finish!
July 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The First Half of 2025 in Pencil
Half the year has already passed – and it’s been filled with pencil drawings for me. I was honestly a bit surprised myself by how many I’ve managed to finish!
Half the year has already passed – and it’s been filled with pencil drawings for me. I was honestly a bit surprised myself by how many I’ve managed to finish!
I think I’m about halfway done with this female portrait now. It’s slowly but surely starting to take shape – and soon it’ll be time to dive into those small details that really bring everything to life.
#pencildrawing #portrait #realisticdrawing #artistlife #wip #drawingjoy
#pencildrawing #portrait #realisticdrawing #artistlife #wip #drawingjoy
July 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I think I’m about halfway done with this female portrait now. It’s slowly but surely starting to take shape – and soon it’ll be time to dive into those small details that really bring everything to life.
#pencildrawing #portrait #realisticdrawing #artistlife #wip #drawingjoy
#pencildrawing #portrait #realisticdrawing #artistlife #wip #drawingjoy
I almost didn’t post today because I felt I had nothing “pretty” to show.
Most of the time, a drawing looks rough and unfinished. This portrait will probably need 10 more hours – and for 9 of them, it’ll still look “wrong.”
Just a reminder: keep going. The magic often comes after the struggle.
Most of the time, a drawing looks rough and unfinished. This portrait will probably need 10 more hours – and for 9 of them, it’ll still look “wrong.”
Just a reminder: keep going. The magic often comes after the struggle.
June 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I almost didn’t post today because I felt I had nothing “pretty” to show.
Most of the time, a drawing looks rough and unfinished. This portrait will probably need 10 more hours – and for 9 of them, it’ll still look “wrong.”
Just a reminder: keep going. The magic often comes after the struggle.
Most of the time, a drawing looks rough and unfinished. This portrait will probably need 10 more hours – and for 9 of them, it’ll still look “wrong.”
Just a reminder: keep going. The magic often comes after the struggle.
The lynx portrait is slowly coming to life – but like a true wildcat, it takes its time! 😼✨
#graphitedrawing #lynx #workinprogress #drawinginprogress #wildlifeart #graphiteart #blackandwhiteart
#graphitedrawing #lynx #workinprogress #drawinginprogress #wildlifeart #graphiteart #blackandwhiteart
June 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The lynx portrait is slowly coming to life – but like a true wildcat, it takes its time! 😼✨
#graphitedrawing #lynx #workinprogress #drawinginprogress #wildlifeart #graphiteart #blackandwhiteart
#graphitedrawing #lynx #workinprogress #drawinginprogress #wildlifeart #graphiteart #blackandwhiteart
Lynx in large format 🐾✍️
This will be one of my larger pencil drawings – 50×70 cm – and I’m really excited to see how it develops! It's just the beginning, but I already feel there’s something powerful in the lynx’s gaze.
#pencildrawing #lynx #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalportrait
This will be one of my larger pencil drawings – 50×70 cm – and I’m really excited to see how it develops! It's just the beginning, but I already feel there’s something powerful in the lynx’s gaze.
#pencildrawing #lynx #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalportrait
June 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Lynx in large format 🐾✍️
This will be one of my larger pencil drawings – 50×70 cm – and I’m really excited to see how it develops! It's just the beginning, but I already feel there’s something powerful in the lynx’s gaze.
#pencildrawing #lynx #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalportrait
This will be one of my larger pencil drawings – 50×70 cm – and I’m really excited to see how it develops! It's just the beginning, but I already feel there’s something powerful in the lynx’s gaze.
#pencildrawing #lynx #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalportrait
A moment of closeness, captured in pencil – perhaps extra fitting now that Midsummer is just around the corner and romance is in the air 🌿
Wishing you all a beautiful Midsummer’s Eve – with flowers in your hair, laughter in your belly, and maybe a kiss or two
#drawing #midsummer #realisticdrawing
Wishing you all a beautiful Midsummer’s Eve – with flowers in your hair, laughter in your belly, and maybe a kiss or two
#drawing #midsummer #realisticdrawing
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A moment of closeness, captured in pencil – perhaps extra fitting now that Midsummer is just around the corner and romance is in the air 🌿
Wishing you all a beautiful Midsummer’s Eve – with flowers in your hair, laughter in your belly, and maybe a kiss or two
#drawing #midsummer #realisticdrawing
Wishing you all a beautiful Midsummer’s Eve – with flowers in your hair, laughter in your belly, and maybe a kiss or two
#drawing #midsummer #realisticdrawing
I'm really happy with how this wolf drawing turned out – there was something very meditative about working on it, and I actually had a hard time putting it down.
#pencildrawing #wolf #wildlifeportrait #realisticdrawing #artist #drawingjoy
#pencildrawing #wolf #wildlifeportrait #realisticdrawing #artist #drawingjoy
June 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I'm really happy with how this wolf drawing turned out – there was something very meditative about working on it, and I actually had a hard time putting it down.
#pencildrawing #wolf #wildlifeportrait #realisticdrawing #artist #drawingjoy
#pencildrawing #wolf #wildlifeportrait #realisticdrawing #artist #drawingjoy
Currently on my drawing board:
A wolf slowly taking shape in graphite. This is one of those drawings I’ve really connected with – there’s something special about trying to capture its wild yet noble essence.
#graphitedrawing #wolfart #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalart
A wolf slowly taking shape in graphite. This is one of those drawings I’ve really connected with – there’s something special about trying to capture its wild yet noble essence.
#graphitedrawing #wolfart #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalart
June 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Currently on my drawing board:
A wolf slowly taking shape in graphite. This is one of those drawings I’ve really connected with – there’s something special about trying to capture its wild yet noble essence.
#graphitedrawing #wolfart #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalart
A wolf slowly taking shape in graphite. This is one of those drawings I’ve really connected with – there’s something special about trying to capture its wild yet noble essence.
#graphitedrawing #wolfart #wip #realisticdrawing #drawingjoy #animalart
This portrait really took its time – but sometimes, that’s exactly what it needs.
I struggled with the hair more than I’d like to admit 😅 but eventually, I made it work.
#pencilart #portraitdrawing #artistlife #drawingprocess #blackandwhiteart #realisticart #swedishartist #drawingjoy
I struggled with the hair more than I’d like to admit 😅 but eventually, I made it work.
#pencilart #portraitdrawing #artistlife #drawingprocess #blackandwhiteart #realisticart #swedishartist #drawingjoy
June 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This portrait really took its time – but sometimes, that’s exactly what it needs.
I struggled with the hair more than I’d like to admit 😅 but eventually, I made it work.
#pencilart #portraitdrawing #artistlife #drawingprocess #blackandwhiteart #realisticart #swedishartist #drawingjoy
I struggled with the hair more than I’d like to admit 😅 but eventually, I made it work.
#pencilart #portraitdrawing #artistlife #drawingprocess #blackandwhiteart #realisticart #swedishartist #drawingjoy
The bear is finished! 🐻🖤
This portrait took many hours – layer upon layer of pencil to create depth, texture, and that feeling of strength and calm at the same time.
I hope you like it as much as I do!
#pencildrawing #bear #animalart #artistlife #realisticdrawing #originalart #drawing
This portrait took many hours – layer upon layer of pencil to create depth, texture, and that feeling of strength and calm at the same time.
I hope you like it as much as I do!
#pencildrawing #bear #animalart #artistlife #realisticdrawing #originalart #drawing
June 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The bear is finished! 🐻🖤
This portrait took many hours – layer upon layer of pencil to create depth, texture, and that feeling of strength and calm at the same time.
I hope you like it as much as I do!
#pencildrawing #bear #animalart #artistlife #realisticdrawing #originalart #drawing
This portrait took many hours – layer upon layer of pencil to create depth, texture, and that feeling of strength and calm at the same time.
I hope you like it as much as I do!
#pencildrawing #bear #animalart #artistlife #realisticdrawing #originalart #drawing
I drew this little raccoon last year while I was on vacation in Spain. Instead of taking a siesta, I spent my afternoons with pencils in hand, enjoying the calm.
It’s one of my personal favorites from 2024 – and earlier this year, it also found a new home 🦝❤️
#pencildrawing #art #artistlife
It’s one of my personal favorites from 2024 – and earlier this year, it also found a new home 🦝❤️
#pencildrawing #art #artistlife
June 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I drew this little raccoon last year while I was on vacation in Spain. Instead of taking a siesta, I spent my afternoons with pencils in hand, enjoying the calm.
It’s one of my personal favorites from 2024 – and earlier this year, it also found a new home 🦝❤️
#pencildrawing #art #artistlife
It’s one of my personal favorites from 2024 – and earlier this year, it also found a new home 🦝❤️
#pencildrawing #art #artistlife
Here’s the finished portrait – or at least almost.
There are a few details I plan to adjust later, but overall I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#pencilart #portrait #drawing #artjourney #blyertskonst #portraitdrawing
There are a few details I plan to adjust later, but overall I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#pencilart #portrait #drawing #artjourney #blyertskonst #portraitdrawing
May 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here’s the finished portrait – or at least almost.
There are a few details I plan to adjust later, but overall I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#pencilart #portrait #drawing #artjourney #blyertskonst #portraitdrawing
There are a few details I plan to adjust later, but overall I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
#pencilart #portrait #drawing #artjourney #blyertskonst #portraitdrawing
I often start my drawings with the eyes. That’s where expression is born – where life begins to show.
To me, it’s the eyes that pull us in, hold us there, and silently tell a story we somehow understand.
#pencilart #eyes #portraits #gaze #soulthroughart #artisticjourney
To me, it’s the eyes that pull us in, hold us there, and silently tell a story we somehow understand.
#pencilart #eyes #portraits #gaze #soulthroughart #artisticjourney
May 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I often start my drawings with the eyes. That’s where expression is born – where life begins to show.
To me, it’s the eyes that pull us in, hold us there, and silently tell a story we somehow understand.
#pencilart #eyes #portraits #gaze #soulthroughart #artisticjourney
To me, it’s the eyes that pull us in, hold us there, and silently tell a story we somehow understand.
#pencilart #eyes #portraits #gaze #soulthroughart #artisticjourney
Here’s a close-up of my latest project – a portrait of a woman slowly taking shape on paper.
Right now, I’m focusing on skin tones and soft transitions, and it feels both challenging and exciting to shift from fur to skin again.
#pencilart #portrait #wip #artinprogress #artisticjourney
Right now, I’m focusing on skin tones and soft transitions, and it feels both challenging and exciting to shift from fur to skin again.
#pencilart #portrait #wip #artinprogress #artisticjourney
May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here’s a close-up of my latest project – a portrait of a woman slowly taking shape on paper.
Right now, I’m focusing on skin tones and soft transitions, and it feels both challenging and exciting to shift from fur to skin again.
#pencilart #portrait #wip #artinprogress #artisticjourney
Right now, I’m focusing on skin tones and soft transitions, and it feels both challenging and exciting to shift from fur to skin again.
#pencilart #portrait #wip #artinprogress #artisticjourney
Meerkats from an Old Photo Album
This drawing (30×40 cm) is my attempt to capture the feeling of an old black-and-white photograph.
#pencilart #meerkats #portrait #blackandwhite #artisticgrowth
This drawing (30×40 cm) is my attempt to capture the feeling of an old black-and-white photograph.
#pencilart #meerkats #portrait #blackandwhite #artisticgrowth
May 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Meerkats from an Old Photo Album
This drawing (30×40 cm) is my attempt to capture the feeling of an old black-and-white photograph.
#pencilart #meerkats #portrait #blackandwhite #artisticgrowth
This drawing (30×40 cm) is my attempt to capture the feeling of an old black-and-white photograph.
#pencilart #meerkats #portrait #blackandwhite #artisticgrowth
Work in progress – meerkats in focus!
As I draw these two meerkats, I can't help but think of old-fashioned black-and-white portraits. I'm trying to capture that exact feeling – as if they're posing for the camera – and bring it to life on paper.
#graphitedrawing #meerkats #workinprogress
As I draw these two meerkats, I can't help but think of old-fashioned black-and-white portraits. I'm trying to capture that exact feeling – as if they're posing for the camera – and bring it to life on paper.
#graphitedrawing #meerkats #workinprogress
May 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Work in progress – meerkats in focus!
As I draw these two meerkats, I can't help but think of old-fashioned black-and-white portraits. I'm trying to capture that exact feeling – as if they're posing for the camera – and bring it to life on paper.
#graphitedrawing #meerkats #workinprogress
As I draw these two meerkats, I can't help but think of old-fashioned black-and-white portraits. I'm trying to capture that exact feeling – as if they're posing for the camera – and bring it to life on paper.
#graphitedrawing #meerkats #workinprogress
May 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Until the very last day before the exhibition, I wasn't sure I'd finish in time – but on the final evening, every detail fell into place. Now it's hanging at **Mora Kulturhus** (until May 31st) among my other works.
#GraphiteArt #AnimalWorld
#GraphiteArt #AnimalWorld
May 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Until the very last day before the exhibition, I wasn't sure I'd finish in time – but on the final evening, every detail fell into place. Now it's hanging at **Mora Kulturhus** (until May 31st) among my other works.
#GraphiteArt #AnimalWorld
#GraphiteArt #AnimalWorld