Chris Shaw Hughes CarbonCities, pencil on paper, 2009
Drawing is often seen as a tool for studying and for sketching out ideas. But during the renaissance, drawing was thought of as the true art form. ‘Disegno’ is the Italian word for fine art drawing. It is the principle which underlies sculpture, fine art painting and architecture. Disegno combines the ability to draw with design and creative imagination.
Once the drawing was completed, the Colorito artist would add paint to the canvas. Their job was to capture the light, shade and colours, Colorito was seen as a craft rather than an art form, more of a colouring skill.
Making something striking, aesthetic and unique with only a pencil and paper is difficult.
Here are 10 drawings we have chosen from the Art Circus.
Alannah Barker Addled, pencil on paper
Sam Branton Blush, pencil on paper, 2007
Alzbeta Jaresova, Position I, pencil on paper, 2012
Denise Nestor Wreath (february) pencil on paper, 16′ x 16′
Abbi Torrance Formation 1, pencil on paper
Ashley Yeo Brutalism of the Universe, pencil on paper, 2012
Robert Powell Leaf study 2, pencil on paper
Nina Mae Fowler A Real Allegory: Part II, Marlene, pencil on paper, 224 x 304 cm, 2011
Kirsty O’Leary-Leeson, pencil on paper