Pine Cone — silverpoint drawing on Arches Hot Press (HP) paper, 300 g/m2 on with acrylic primer.
When I was drawing, I reflected on the significance of pine cones. They symbolize both the forest and the New Year, and I find them challenging yet beautiful to draw. This also reminds me of a scene from "The Hobbit," where the dwarves escape from the goblins' cave and find safety in the pine trees. In that moment, Gandalf picks up pine cones, lights them on fire, and throws them at the orcs to drive them away. It's a powerful reminder that even the simplest things, like pine cones, can become symbols of strength and resilience.
Silverpoint drawing reminds me of the old masters like Leonardo Da Vinci, who utilized silver on a prepared surface for his artwork. When you look at the work from an angle, it shines like a noble metal. Over time, the silver drawing will oxidize and change color, as if growing up along with its owner.
IMPORTANT! Silver naturally oxidizes in the presence of heat and humidity. At first, the color may fade, then it will take on a brown hue, and ultimately, it will darken. This unique property of silver adds a distinctive charm to the artwork, making it even more captivating. The transformation is part of the allure—no one can predict exactly how the work will evolve over the years, and that mystery is what makes it truly special.
100% cotton archival paper, 300 gsm; silver stylus; acrylic primer
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Pine Cone — silverpoint drawing on Arches Hot Press (HP) paper, 300 g/m2 on with acrylic primer.
When I was drawing, I reflected on the significance of pine cones. They symbolize both the forest and the New Year, and I find them challenging yet beautiful to draw. This also reminds me of a scene from "The Hobbit," where the dwarves escape from the goblins' cave and find safety in the pine trees. In that moment, Gandalf picks up pine cones, lights them on fire, and throws them at the orcs to drive them away. It's a powerful reminder that even the simplest things, like pine cones, can become symbols of strength and resilience.
Silverpoint drawing reminds me of the old masters like Leonardo Da Vinci, who utilized silver on a prepared surface for his artwork. When you look at the work from an angle, it shines like a noble metal. Over time, the silver drawing will oxidize and change color, as if growing up along with its owner.
IMPORTANT! Silver naturally oxidizes in the presence of heat and humidity. At first, the color may fade, then it will take on a brown hue, and ultimately, it will darken. This unique property of silver adds a distinctive charm to the artwork, making it even more captivating. The transformation is part of the allure—no one can predict exactly how the work will evolve over the years, and that mystery is what makes it truly special.
100% cotton archival paper, 300 gsm; silver stylus; acrylic primer
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