Graphite portrait drawing by artist Xiaodong (Douyin) — a finely detailed study showcasing remarkable precision and tonal control. The soft gradation of graphite and subtle highlights bring out lifelike depth, emotion, and elegance, reflecting true mastery in portrait realism. Artist: Xiaodong (Douyin) #graphiteart #portraitdrawing #realisticart #fineart #graphitedrawing #artstudy #pencilart | Graphite Masters

🌕 So Detailed, You Can Almost Touch It! 🖐️⁠ ⁠ This 174-megapixel photo of the Moon is the result of over 200,000 images taken in a single night — and two years of effort! It was created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and planetary scientist Connor Matherne.⁠ ⁠ The breathtaking red and gunmetal-blue tones aren’t artificial; they’re the Moon’s real colors, enhanced so our eyes can finally see them. The red areas mark iron and feldspar oxidized by Earth’s oxygen — a cosmic fingerprint left