Figuurstudie en ontwerpen voor letters en een meubel 1908

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this sketch, "Figuurstudie en ontwerpen voor letters en een meubel," using graphite on paper. It's so understated, you know? Like a whisper of an idea. The graphite is so delicate, barely there in some spots, giving it a real sense of transience, of thoughts forming and fading. It reminds me of my own process, where I'm constantly layering and erasing, trying to find the right balance. I love the way the furniture sketches are juxtaposed with the letter designs and figure studies. There's a real sense of playfulness and experimentation in this work, like he's just letting his mind wander and seeing where it takes him. It's a reminder that artmaking is a process, not a destination. Cachet's approach reminds me of Paul Klee who also embraced the power of the line. Both artists understood that a simple mark can hold so much potential.