Nickie Zimov, Illustrator, Paris

Description

An illustration depicts an androgynous couple in a close, intimate moment, sharing a cigarette. One partner, with closed eyes and red lipstick, leans in while the other holds the cigarette. The artwork features visible, textured strokes that give depth to the skin tones and hair. The overall palette is muted, with a focus on skin tones and red for the lips, all set against a black background that accentuates the figures.