drawing Artwork
Below you will find artwork relates with the term of “drawing”.
![Blue Jay (2024) by Ben Young This is a detailed colored pencil drawing by Ben Young of a vivid blue jay perched on a snowy mound eating berries.](/artwork/blue-jay/painting_hu328d84984d609621235a7d426e43efeb_5868128_c22af8c587be9cc1aac70dace9d6ce39.webp)
Blue Jay
May 14, 2024
Blue Jay depicts a blue jay perched on a snowy surface, delicately pecking at a cluster of red berries on a nearby branch. The bird’s vivid blue plumage, accented with black and white markings, contrasts beautifully with the soft, white snow. I captured the texture of the bird’s feathers and the intricate details of the berries and branches. The overall scene exudes a serene winter atmosphere, with the red berries adding a touch of color and life to the otherwise muted background.
![Tomb Flowers (2024) by Ben Young Tomb Flowers is a watercolor pencil drawing, with a brushed and washed colorful background, of white lilies.](/artwork/tomb-flowers/painting_hua6ddcc16510207d9be932566e7c73eba_7884528_166f5c911f92408d02c96dca5c372b94.webp)
Tomb Flowers
March 14, 2024
Tomb Flowers is a watercolor pencil drawing, with a brushed and washed colorful background, of white lilies. That’s all I really have to say about this artwork piece. Purchase Artwork > Inspiration The flower is that of a white lily. It was the favorite flower of my late Fiancee. We had planned to utilized them in our wedding. Only to be used for her funeral instead.
![Mac Reflections (2024) by Ben Young This oil pastel painting by Ben Young depicts a solemn, textured portrait of a man's face, emerging from a dark background with a rough, expressive brushwork that conveys a sense of introspection or melancholy.](/artwork/mac-reflections/painting_hu349c6a0d987b3be358987e1681a4d8c7_12690097_d7c331a1ce8d8e5f917cfa10b49d2a83.webp)
Mac Reflections
February 3, 2024
The Mac Reflections painting depicts a close-up impressionism portrait of myself, rendered with a strong emphasis on texture and a limited color palette, to show it’s reflective nature. My figure is implied to be emerging from a dark background, with light only faintly illuminating the right side of the face. The strokes are expressive and sculptural, creating an array of thick, impasto strokes that give the image a dynamic and tactile quality.
![Northern Cardinal (2024) by Ben Young This is a detailed colored pencil drawing by Ben Young of a vivid red cardinal perched on a snowy branch.](/artwork/northern-cardinal/painting_hua7739d7b093acb81712dda646d4ff974_6465752_fe6554c3baf28f11182f1a15e3477f56.webp)
Northern Cardinal
January 25, 2024
Northern Cardinal is a colored pencil drawing of a Northern Cardinal perched on a branch. The bird is depicted with a vibrant red plumage, which is characteristic of the male of the species. Its beak is orange-yellow, and the facial mask is black, extending from the beak around the eyes. The drawing captures the distinct crest of the cardinal, which is a pointy tuft of feathers on top of its head.
![Ms. Cezanne (2024) by Ben Young The oil pastel painting by Ben Young portrays a woman reclining in a vibrant, natural setting, depicted with vivid colors and energetic, sketch-like strokes that create a lively and dynamic composition.](/artwork/ms-cezanne/painting_hu146da5b9bcae49b144b667e8d3f87c14_14439307_2639539d00505cb44d3b26fd004fd0a5.webp)
Ms. Cezanne
January 20, 2024
The painting titled “Ms. Cezanne” features a woman reclined in a state of repose, stretching her arms above her head. Inspired by Paul Cezanne’s work. Rendered with loose, expressive pastel stroke, suggestive of an interest in capturing movement and form rather than strict realism. The color palette is rich and warm. With earthy tones of brown and ochre for the background and vibrant yellow and green highlighting what appears to be a natural setting.
![Aqua (2024) by Ben Young The painting displays an artistic monochrome sketch of a wine glass with its contents in mid-splash, creating an elegant and dynamic fluid motion captured in a still moment.](/artwork/aqua/painting_hu320e422e9d850945bd57e8dba2dfd927_2129997_99a2514c9b7d7436a6cb6b88ea05d58a.webp)
Aqua
January 14, 2024
This is a striking monochrome painting that captures a moment of fluid elegance, titled simply Aqua. It depicts a wine glass caught in the midst of a dynamic swirl, with the liquid inside defying gravity in a graceful arc that stretches above the rim. The movement is frozen in time, with the liquid’s surface tension creating an almost sculptural form that reaches upwards. The artist has skillfully represented the play of light and shadow, giving the impression of a sparkling, translucent liquid.
![Drip (2024) by Ben Young The painting presents a grayscale watercolor painting of a water droplet creating ripples on the surface of water, captured in a moment of dynamic symmetry and fluid motion.](/artwork/drip/painting_hu6caf7fa45287e2350638da6e15da0e0c_1556200_1b786aa2945751feb57e59b9226edee8.webp)
Drip
January 12, 2024
The Drip painting captures the ephemeral beauty of a single water droplet impacting a still surface. A central column of water rises sharply, surrounded by a crown of droplets reflecting the moment’s dynamic motion. The surface tension creates a series of concentric ripples that emanate outward, masterfully rendered in varying shades of grey, suggesting the gentle yet persistent spread of energy away from the point of impact. The artist has skillfully used a monochromatic palette to depict the clarity and purity of water, with careful attention to the gradations of light and shadow that give the scene a three-dimensional quality.
![Watermelon Slice (2023) by Ben Young This watercolor artwork by Ben Young is a simple yet detailed depiction of a single slice of watermelon with a bright red flesh, black seeds, and a green rind, set against a plain background.](/artwork/watermelon-slice/painting_hu0156478b810c2f01b9f12a7ef0bfc445_5765562_e1599921a35bc6f809609a112205ee0b.webp)
Watermelon Slice
December 27, 2023
Juicy! A fruity painting that depicts a slice of watermelon. Watermelon Slice is a realistic drawing that captures the vibrant red flesh of the fruit, complete with black seeds scattered throughout. The watermelon slice has a green rind, transitioning from a darker green on the outside to a paler green towards the inner red flesh. The drawing has a textured appearance from the water colored pencils, and there’s a gentle shadow under the slice, giving it a sense of depth and dimension.
![AJ's Lily (2023) by Ben Young This pencil sketch portrays a delicately rendered lily with graceful petals and detailed stamen, exuding a sense of gentle elegance.](/artwork/ajs-lily/painting_hu9611f9af64b5a8167e9f71648402c9eb_4911940_3e8fab2814f4422815cb5ff465adf5d5.webp)
AJ's Lily
December 17, 2023
The AJ’s Lily drawing is a pencil drawing that captures the delicate beauty of a lily flower in bloom. The flower stands out with its petals gracefully curving outward, showcasing the fine details of its texture and venation, while the stamens reach out from the center, detailed with care to convey their slender form and powdery pollen tips. Below the flower, the stem leads to a pair of leaves that frame the composition, their pointed tips adding to the overall elegance of the sketch.
![Empty Models (2023) by Ben Young The oil pastel painting by Ben Young shows a textured still life composition of two green bottles, a green jug, and a brown bowl on a hung white fabric surface against a dark wooden background.](/artwork/empty-models/painting_hu3fc641e59abaa7292c10e877c8f8b318_8712986_3d0d1eb9d0fcc9990088142beb3d2587.webp)
Empty Models
December 15, 2023
Empty Models is a still life painting featuring a collection of objects arranged on a surface. The composition includes two bottles, one with a dark red cap and the other in green, along with a green jug and a brown bowl. The bottles and jug have a reflective quality suggested by the use of light and dark tones, indicating the presence of light from a specific angle. In it, I employed a textural technique to give the objects a tactile feel.
![Okay (2022) by Ben Young The drawing displays a detailed pencil sketch of a human hand with a gentle curvature of the fingers and intricate line work that captures the texture of the skin.](/artwork/okay/painting_hu87ee2dc8cabca0e8eb5ccf0be7829b9a_8879162_6970e71cb70e612760edc247a0c8b2f9.webp)
Okay
December 20, 2022
Okay depicts a human hand, my hand, sketched in pencil with a focus on realism and attention to detail. It is positioned in a relaxed pose, resting to the side of my leg with the fingers slightly curled inward. I have taken care to render the textures and lines on the skin, showing the unique patterns and creases that can be found on a person’s palm and fingers. The shading is subtle yet effective, providing a sense of depth and form to the hand.