“Considered one of the most sensitive art practices—a spirit of innovation and originality—characterizes the production and reception of figure drawing because of the infinite variety that can be achieved with the sparest of means (The Perception of Appearance: A decade of Contemporary American Figure Drawing by Norman Lundin).”

The model leans in and then with the slight turn of head and the raising of a hand or the shifting of a leg, the mood changes subtly. What the model is wearing, or not wearing, is only slightly significant.

The drawing is soulfully directed.

A moment of truthfulness emerges as the essence of the model becomes one with the paper.