Tie and Cuff c. 1936

Lillian Causey rendered this tie and cuff design with ink and graphite on paper. It's like she's trying to capture something so delicate. I bet she had to be incredibly still and focused when she made it. You can see the patience in every line, imagining her hand moving so carefully, trying to get the right look. And even though it's a drawing of a tie and cuff, it's also kind of about the act of seeing, of taking the time to really look at something, and trying to understand it. It reminds me of those old botanical illustrations, where artists would try to capture every detail of a plant or flower. There's something so beautiful about that kind of attention. There's a conversation happening here across time. It shows how artists inspire each other and keep the creative spirit alive. Lillian's work reminds us that art is a way of thinking, feeling, and being in the world, open to all sorts of interpretations.