Here's one of my first drawings. I did this back in 1993 when I was 15.
I drew this using black colored pencil on paper, a 9" x 12." Colored pencil gets stronger dark values than graphite pencil and doesn't smudge as much, but it is harder to erase, so you have to plan well.
The drawing was based off a photo from the Great Depression, showing an immigrant woman looking pensively out her window. Every wrinkle in her face tells a story. In her wizened expression you can see wisdom, sorrow, compassion, perseverance, and even hopefulness for the future.
I sold the original drawing just a couple years ago at an art show. The lady who bought it said, "Oh, this looks just like my grandma!" I've got to get it! I love that when buyers have a connection with my artwork. I knew this drawing would be in the right home!
Right after I drew this and brought it to school, my art teachers loved it, and one of them called it "that wonderful old woman."
The name stuck.
And so here she is, "The Wonderful Old Woman."
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this drawing. Have a blessed day!
Matt
