The Daily Practice of Drawing

“Untitled,” 1987. Ink on tracing paper

“Untitled,” 1987. Ink on tracing paper

“Wondering in Europe,” 1988. Watercolor on found paper

Reflecting on my early drawings, I notice they are often small and intimate, created with ink on vellum or tracing paper. These pieces explore the spontaneous act of drawing, responding to the line and flow of ink wash as it moves across the surface. The key was to draw daily without intent. My subjects ranged from immediate surroundings to various mental images, or simply doodling in a state of lucid awareness. The outcome was unpredictable, tracing different thought patterns. Revisiting this method—setting a place and time for a daily, unforced practice—appeals to me, aiming for an intuitive process that yields unexpected results.

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