Untitled
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a single flower drawn in pencil on plain white paper. The petals are delicate, almost see-through, with tiny lines and dots creating texture. A stem holds it up, but the whole thing looks light enough to float. The artist used tiny marks—dots and short lines—to build up the shape and shading. It’s like the flower is made of lace. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.