We may have been used to seeing artworks drawn on white paper. But how about using a black canvass?

London-based artist Zulf is introducing a new way of making art by drawing realistic illustrations on black paper. The artist makes use of light-colored pastels and charcoals to create portraits of women as if they are half-hidden in the shadows. Check out some of Zulf’s artworks below:

You may also want to check out more of Zulf’s artworks here.

[via My Modern Met]