Chest c. 1937

Charles Squires made this drawing of a Chest, and right away what gets me is the tender mark-making, the loving way he coaxes the wood grain into being. It's a drawing about touch, about caring for things, you know? The color is so warm and inviting, all these browns and tans. Look at how he builds up the surface with tiny strokes, it’s like he’s caressing the wood, understanding its texture and weight. See how the light catches on the edges, making them glow? And the shadows, so soft, they give the piece a real sense of depth, of being there in the room with it. I just love how he’s really thought about every little detail. Squires' work reminds me a bit of those meticulous architectural drawings, but with a folksy heart. It’s not just about showing what’s there, but about feeling it too. Art, you know, it’s an ongoing conversation, a chance to see the world in a whole new way.