California Landscape 1 [state 2] by Ruth Fine

California Landscape 1 [state 2] 1985

ruthfine

print

natural shape and form

thin stroke sketch

shading to add clarity

neat line work

print

old engraving style

ink line art

hand drawn

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

natural form

"California Landscape 1, State 2" is a 1985 work by American artist Ruth Fine (1941-). The print, which measures 19.9 x 24 cm (image) and 57.4 x 46.9 cm (sheet), is a striking example of Fine's abstract style. Using black ink on paper, Fine creates a dynamic landscape, composed of gestural lines and forms. The image evokes a sense of depth and movement, characteristic of Fine's exploration of the natural world.