Singleton c. 1920

Abraham F. Levinson made this drawing, Singleton, on a sheet, with a focused line of charcoal. I'm really loving this sketch for its quirky qualities. There's something cool in the way the drawing comes into being, shifting and emerging, through the artist's trial, error, and intuition. Imagine Levinson making this; maybe he was thinking about the quickness of line and how it can make someone feel seen – even through simple means. It's like he's saying a lot with a little, capturing not just what someone looks like, but also how they carry themselves in the world. It's all about the experience of the mark making! Painters are always in conversation across time, sparking each other's creativity. Here, the artist embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple takes and meaning.