The organic marks defined my formal geometry the work is at once restrained and ebullient. The process oriented mark making evokes natural form such as grass or seaweed. Katia Santibanez’s work is an investigation into the relationship between nature, architecture and the mind. The clouds teeter on the brink of nonexistence, substantive yet physically insubstantial. In 1985, an art gallery in Sag Harbor celebrated Etch A Sketchs 25th birthday with a drawing contest for Long Island artists. Mia Pearlman’s cloudscape drawings are glazes of graphite slowly built up and drawn into with a blending stump and edited with erasure. Her mylar and ink drawings exist in the physical plane but allude to what we cannot see or touch. The slow deliberation of her line is linked to her breath – in this way the immediacy and directness of the intention and the mark are evident. Linn Meyer’s process of making drawings is a focused system of mark making. These map like drawings of arial views have the sure hard of a cartographer and yet remain ambiguous and metaphorical. His drawings evolved into maps and Monaco began exploring the differences between “looking at” and “reading”.

Lucas Monaco has been concentrating on drawing since 1997 when he put his paintings aside. Ironically, the diagramming and uneasy lines leave the viewer with more questions than answers. The drawings have a systematic almost scientific feeling. Katherine Jackson etches text and scratchy lines into glass panels and illuminated her three dimensional drawings with led lights. Ihara received her formal arts training in Japan. The round mandala like drawings incorporate tiny animals and symbols. The work has a symbolic devotional quality. Michiyo Ihara makes intricate graphite drawings on an intimate scale. The web like drawings are stacked on top of one another resulting in a sculptural physicality. Once the marks are laid down Fowler cuts along the arcing lines with a blade removing the unmarked space. He begins by making sweeping automatic drawings. Often visibly laborious the drawings in this show lay bare the artists’ facility and skill.Īdam Fowler’s process oriented drawings materialize from divergent practices. The systematic way that the artists in this show produce work is intellectually captivating and visually mesmerizing. These is something about a line that seems to move directly from the artists hand to the paper- the work does not get distracted by color or brush stroke. If you are local, you can select “local pickup” at checkout.Etch A Sketch: The drawing show features work by seven artists who make drawings not as a prelude or a preliminary step to a painting or sculpture but as their primary artistic output.ĭrawing is perhaps the most direct form of visual artistic expression.

Rest assured that your painting will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance within one week of your purchase. Her sincere hope is that it resonates with you and brings you joy for many years to come. This painting was created with great passion, care, and love in Amy’s home studio located in sunny Virginia Beach. If you require suggestions for framing, Amy is more than happy to assist you. This particular artwork is wired, UNFRAMED, and ready to hang. The edges of the canvas are also painted over. This piece not only serves as a decorative addition but also holds a deeper significance, symbolizing the joy of creative exploration and the freedom of artistic expression.Īll paintings are created on gallery-wrapped canvases that are treated with gesso and made of either linen or cotton. It captures the essence of the artist's personal connection to their childhood and offers a touch of whimsy and playfulness to any art collection. 'Etch a Sketch Memories' serves as an excellent opportunity for new art collectors to own an original artwork. Just like the Etch a Sketch, the artist used this piece to tap into the pure joy of creation, embracing impermanence and the absence of expectations for perfection. The painting's texture evokes memories of the toy's unique movement and lines.

The artist was inspired by the nostalgic charm of the red Etch a Sketch toy from their childhood. Whether placed on a bookshelf, showcased on a display stand, positioned on a counter, leaned against an object, or hung on the wall, this piece effortlessly adds interest and sophistication to any space. Its compact size makes it versatile for display, allowing it to be exhibited in various ways. 'Etch a Sketch' is a smaller, simpler artwork measuring 12' x 16' and created using acrylic paint on canvas.

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