Untitled

About this work

This drawing is all about texture and shadow. You see thick, tangled branches crisscrossing the page, filled with sharp, pointed leaves. The ink lines are layered so tightly in some spots that they look almost solid, while other areas stay light and airy. The artist used tiny, repeating strokes to build up dark shapes—like a forest growing right on the paper. It’s all in black and white, but the contrast makes the leaves pop. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines like this to create depth.