Untitled
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like a face made of tiny pencil lines. The lines are packed super tight, forming two big shapes that look like eyes. The whole thing sits on a light background. No colors—just black and white. The artist used lots of short strokes to build up the image. It’s all done by hand, no brushes or paints. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create shadows and shapes.