Mistress of many nods Drawing

I have received feedback on this art piece, each valid and each vastly different from the next. These reflections have ranged from the socio-political (keeping South-Africa’s complex clime in mind) to the spiritual to the psychological. All of these aspects were part of the intent when creating this work. What I can add, without burdening the viewer’s experience, is that I had a great deal of fun. The positioning of the fingers, the flick of the wrists and the strong areas of flat surface versus finely detailed bits kept me, literally, as focused as any juggler. There is a small piece of one of William Kentridge’s works copied into this artwork, as a good luck charm and a reminder to keep myself to the highest standards. The charcoal, water-colour and ink and pastel drawing/painting is executed on 100% cotton blend fabriano paper. The texture of the paper is dimpled to allow the wetness of water to settle smoothly and gives the charcoal lines added texture. Derwent charcoal and Winton&Newton water-colour paint and ink was used to ensure the richest tones and highest quality work. A layer of UV-protective fixative was sprayed as a final step to seal the charcoal and pastel to the paper. This piece is best enjoyed with a cup of filter coffee in hand as well as with a cigar with rich undertones. The work is unframed and has no hanging hardware.

Drawing:Charcoal on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:27.6 W x 39.4 H x 0.2 D in

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