Silver Spoon 1935 - 1942

Lon Cronk made this drawing of two spoons, probably with graphite and watercolor on paper. The muted colors and attention to detail show a real interest in process. It's like Cronk is exploring the very act of seeing and representing these everyday objects. The texture is smooth, almost like the spoons are floating on the surface. The color palette is restrained, with subtle shifts in tone that give the spoons a luminous quality. Look at the shadows and highlights on the spoon bowls; see how Cronk uses delicate strokes to create a sense of depth and volume? It’s this kind of meticulous attention that draws me in. You know, it reminds me a bit of Morandi's still lifes, in that both artists find beauty in the mundane. They invite us to slow down and really see the world around us. Ultimately, these spoons are a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places.