Moccasin 1935

Charles Charon made this drawing of a moccasin, likely in 1935, with graphite and colored pencil on paper. Looking at it, I imagine Charon deeply absorbed in his work. There's something so tender and patient about the way he’s rendered this object. The careful hatching of the pencil feels almost like an act of care, each stroke building up the form and texture of the moccasin. He seems to be saying, "I see you, little shoe. I see your shape, your colors, the way light falls on you." It’s not just documentation; it's like a quiet conversation between the artist and the object. And the color choices! Those muted pinks and teals against the dark, almost velvety black. It reminds me a little bit of Arthur Dove's landscapes, that same sense of trying to capture the essence of a thing, not just its appearance. It's like Charon is tuning into some deeper frequency, trying to understand the soul of this simple, everyday object.