Untitled

About this work

This sketch looks like a quick, messy drawing of a person sitting on a chair. The lines are all tangled—some thick, some thin—like the artist was scribbling fast. The figure’s head is small, and the body feels stretched out, almost like a wire frame. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the pencil marks overlap in spots, making some areas darker. It doesn’t look polished—just raw, like a first try at an idea. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.

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