Untitled [side view of a seated man drawing] 1955 - 1967

This quick sketch of a man drawing, by Richard Diebenkorn, feels so immediate. It’s like a thought caught on paper. I imagine Diebenkorn, maybe during a quiet moment, quickly capturing this guy with just a few blue lines. Look at the way he suggests the form with such minimal effort. It reminds me of Matisse's line drawings, that same sense of economy and grace. The man's got glasses, a serious profile, and he's totally absorbed in his own work. Diebenkorn's not fussing over details here; it's all about the essence of the pose, the gesture of drawing itself. The density of ink used to capture his hands hints at the intensity of the man's gaze. It makes me think about how artists see each other, how we’re all part of this ongoing conversation, inspiring each other to keep creating, keep looking. There's something beautiful in this simple act of observation, don't you think?