Untitled

About this work

This drawing shows a close-up of a person’s face and shoulders, made with quick, sketchy lines in brown ink. The eyes are large and alert, while the rest of the face is simplified—just a few strokes for the nose and mouth. The neck and collarbone are drawn with loose, wavy lines, giving a sense of movement. The artist used a simple but effective technique to build up shadows and texture. Notice how the lines overlap in some spots to darken the areas. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use layers of lines to create depth.