Untitled [woman seated and leaning against the arm of a chair] [recto] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn made this drawing, Untitled [woman seated and leaning against the arm of a chair], with crayon on paper. Look at the confident strokes defining the woman's form. Diebenkorn’s hand moved with a purpose, yet there’s an openness, a willingness to let the lines breathe. I can almost see him, stepping back, squinting, then leaning in again, adjusting, searching. There's a conversation happening between the artist, the model, and the space they occupy. It's not just about capturing a likeness, it's about capturing a feeling, a mood. Her arm is raised, her gaze direct, almost confrontational, yet there’s a vulnerability too. This piece reminds me that art isn't about perfection, but about process. It's an ongoing conversation between artists across time, constantly inspiring one another.