Untitled

Untitled

Jeff Davis

2002

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a single plant growing from a tangle of roots. The roots spread out like branches, sitting on a pale, almost see-through surface. Above them, the plant has a thin stem and small green leaves, all drawn in soft, light colors. The artist used watercolor to keep everything pale and airy, almost like the plant is floating. The roots don’t look heavy—they’re more like delicate lines. If you like this style, check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint.

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