Brush drawing with black acrylic paint on white cardboard. My painting style is inspired by the art of Japanese Sumi-e and Zen painting. I try to depict an object, a person, with as few brushstrokes as possible. The empty surface is an essential part of the picture, as taught by Far Eastern artists. This results in a calm silhouette without hatching or shadows. As a European with a different cultural background, I endeavour to make my brush drawings appear three-dimensional. The few thicker lines indicate that the figure casts a shadow. This gives the drawing depth despite the reduction.
The lady is standing calmly on one foot, her hands vertically above her point of view. In this way, the yoga pose (tree pose) can be assumed in great harmony with one's own body over a longer period of time.
The image should radiate calm and blend harmoniously into the atmosphere of a room without dominating it.
Art teacher at grammar school, specialising in graphic design. Additional training in Sumi-e, the Far Eastern art of drawing with a brush. My personal style is a balancing act between the West and the Far East: brush drawings abstracted to the essentials. I still use the traditional technique.. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands