Troelstra en Kolkman 1916 - 1924

This drawing of Troelstra en Kolkman, made with what looks like graphite on paper by Patricq Kroon, is a great example of how the simplest of materials can be so evocative. I’m drawn to the quick, expressive marks that define the figures. See how Kroon uses these marks to create a sense of volume and weight, yet the overall impression is light and airy. The lines dance across the surface, especially in the rendering of their suits, giving them a lively, almost cartoonish quality. It’s like he's using the line to suggest movement, as if they're caught mid-stride in a political parade. This reminds me of some of Philip Guston’s later work, where he embraced a more raw, gestural approach. Both artists share a willingness to let the process show, to let the hand be visible. Art isn’t always about perfection; sometimes, it’s about capturing a feeling, a moment, a fleeting idea, in all its messy, imperfect glory.