Silver Creamer c. 1936

This drawing of a silver creamer was made by Simon Weiss, its pencil on paper. The way the light is captured through the graphite gives the drawing a kind of glow. The softness of the rendering suggests the way the light might gleam off the metal if this thing existed in real life. Looking closely, the details on the creamer are fascinating. Weiss is really going for it, packing in the ornamentation - swirls, flowers, and even what looks like a little mythical creature. The drawing isn't just a technical exercise, it’s alive with the artist's attention. It reminds me of the work of Gustav Klimt - the way both artists share an interest in ornamentation, and the beauty of the line. Art's a conversation, you know?