Journal des Demoiselles, Supplement au No. 11, 1 Juin 1911, No. 4996 : Toilettes de Mmes Forcillon (...) 1911

This fashion plate, titled “Journal des Demoiselles,” was made with print and stencil in France in 1911. The way the artist uses delicate lines and soft washes of color feels almost like a watercolor painting. I love how the process itself is so visible, the layering of hues creating a sense of depth and texture. The pale blue dress on the left is where my eye keeps returning; the color is thin, almost translucent in places, allowing the paper to peek through. See the way the artist has used tiny strokes of darker blue to define the folds and contours of the fabric? It’s as if they are gently coaxing the form into being, one careful mark at a time. The way the artist balances detail and simplicity reminds me a lot of David Hockney, particularly in his use of line and color. Ultimately, what makes this piece so compelling is that it's not about perfection or flawless representation. Instead, it's about the joy of seeing, feeling, and responding to the world with curiosity and openness.