Untitled

About this work

This sketch shows a reclining nude figure, drawn in loose ink lines. The body is stretched out, one arm bent behind the head, the other resting on the page. Darker ink marks the shadowy curves of the back and thighs, while lighter strokes define the face and limbs. The drawing feels quick and rough, like a snapshot of a pose rather than a polished study. The artist used ink to build up shadows with quick, overlapping strokes—almost like scribbles. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.