This is horror but it is not fear 2018

Justin Earl Grant made this drawing, "This is horror but it is not fear," using graphite, charcoal, and watercolor. These are simple materials, immediately available to almost anyone, and traditionally associated with preparatory sketches. Note how the artist has allowed the intrinsic qualities of the materials to dictate the composition. The charcoal and graphite create a dense network of lines, almost frantic in their energy, while the watercolor pools and bleeds into the paper. The visible labor involved in the drawing is striking, from the energetic strokes of the graphite to the washes of watercolor. It's a raw, unfiltered expression of the artist's inner state. It's important to recognize the value of this type of artistic expression. It's not about technical perfection or flawless execution, but about the artist's process and the emotional depth they convey through their chosen materials.