Mindy's Drawing from 4/10/08

ficus, 12" x 12", graphite and ink on paper

My first drawing here in my new home. I bought a house and moved, and I am very aware that much of my work is derived in some way from the visual experience that surrounds me at home. I began to attune my compass to this new environment by studying this ficus plant that sits in my new living room. It began as a careful contour drawing, and then ink was applied loosely.