Afraid of not making it

“Afraid of Not Making It” – Original Charcoal Portrait

Some fears are born from circumstance, others are inherited like shadows that never fade. “Afraid of Not Making It” is more than a reflection of artistic doubt—it is the weight of an entire past pressing down.

The artist’s journey did not begin as a choice, but as a necessity. Abandoned by a father who left behind not just absence, but insurmountable debts, art became more than passion—it became survival. Every stroke of charcoal carries the pressure of responsibility, the relentless urgency to succeed, not just for oneself, but for those left behind to pick up the pieces.

The subject’s hands press against their face, as if trying to block out the overwhelming emotions beneath the surface. A carefully composed mask of stillness hides the storm within—fear, frustration, the relentless pressure to succeed. In a world that rarely favors those who walk an unconventional path, the struggle is not just to create, but to survive through art.

A powerful and introspective work, ideal for collectors who see courage in vulnerability and strength in honest expression.

The work allows the observer to interpret what he sees.

•Technical Data•

Dimensions: A2 - 42.0 x 59.4 cm - 16.5 x 23.4 inch

White sheet 180 g/m2

Materials used: black panpastel and black charcoals

•NO FIXATIVE HAS BEEN PASSED• The artist wants to keep his work alive and the only way to do this is by not passing protective products on the surface of the sheet so that it always remains a part of the drawing either in the hands or where it is placed.

•SHIPPING•

The package arrives from Italy so:

-Shipments to Italy take 1 to 4 working days (Monday to Friday)

•Shipments to Europe can take 1 to 2 weeks

•Shipping outside of Europe may take more than 2 weeks to ship

For an excellent preservation of the design it is recommended to keep it out of the reach of the sun, the sheet if in direct contact with the sun could swell

•CERTIFICATE OF DRAWING•

Digital certificate of drawing or painting only on request, to request it, go to the contact section and contact the artist.

Unique and original drawing of Davide Caso