This piece of abstract art immediately invites the viewing audience to interact with it. On the left side of the paper you see a man’s profile, but on the right side of the paper there is a clown, complete with an oversized clown nose. The question begs, is this one person or two? Is this someone wearing a mask and if so, why are they wearing it? Is it for fun? Or is it for a more devious purpose? Is this a creepy clown or a fun loving one? Furthermore, if it is for fun, what drives humans to joke with each other? What drives humans to joke or behave in silly, lighthearted ways? What do you think? What goofy things do you do to make others laugh? What things do others do to make you laugh? Do you believe that life is too short to not be silly sometimes?
Note: This line drawing came from a spontaneous sketch that Christine made when she was hit with the aura of a migraine. See the section titled “About The Artist” for more information on this phenomenon. Christine D. Crosheck is an Artist living near the River Raisin in Tecumseh, MI. When she is not enjoying the nature trails found IN Lenawee County, she often works with colored pencils to craft abstract drawing. She creates these works for herself but is willing to sell them to the public. This piece of fine art is ideal for:
Those who love the minimalism.
Those who love a modern aesthetic.
Anyone who loves clowns.
Interior Designers who are looking for dramatic black-and-white pieces that add flair to their client’s home.
Collectors of original contemporary art who wish to create a fun space.
Create a room you'll love living in. Add style to your space with this piece of abstract piece of art that is also an optical illusion. This simple yet sophisticated black and white line drawing immediately invites viewers to interact with it.
In this one drawing composed of three lines, there are four abstract faces. It can be tricky to find all four. Were they immediately apparent to you? It is okay if they were not. Think about how many times you have walked past something without even noticing it. Haven’t we all been guilty of that at some point in our lives? Perhaps this drawing will remind us all to slow down long enough to take stock of what is going on around us. Perhaps it will remind us to better express appreciation for those around us that have on occasion been overlooked or taken for granted.
For the buyer of this piece: When you have guests over, ask them how easily they can find the people in this optical illusion. Do they see all four figures? Do they need a hint? If so, tell them that one of the figures in the middle has his mouth wide open and a huge, exaggerated nose that sticks up past his head. Do they see him now? If so, then tell them that the guy next to him has a big chin. Do they see him? Or were they tricked because they didn’t see that the mouth and the chin share a line, and that can be interpreted in two ways -It is a mouth open wide. It is also an oversized chin. Once your guests can see the two faces in the middle, can they see the other two faces on the outside? Do they need another hint? If they do, tell them that two of the faces are looking right and two faces are looking left. Do your guests still need help? Here is the last hint. Look for an ‘x’ or a ◻️ that represents each figure’s eye. If you know where their eyes are, it is easier to find the rest of them. Do they see all four now? Do you? And, yes, the figure on the far left has no chin. All we can see of him is his nose, eye, and forehead. And, yes, the figure on the far right has some really wild hair. Sometimes it helps if you squint your eyes a bit.
Note: This line drawing came from a spontaneous sketch that Christine made when she was hit with the aura of a migraine. Instead of retreating to the bedroom to lie down, she started making arbitrary marks in her sketchbook without any preconceived plan. Ironically, the brain fog that accompanied the migraine made it easier to bypass her own inner critic and allowed her to draw without overthinking anything. When her sketchbook was full, without analyzing what she had drawn, she laid down. She fell asleep. When she awoke, she went back to the drawing table, picked up a sketchbook, and looked at this page, rotating it 90 degrees. These four abstract faces appeared unbidden. What was even more amazing was that she had drawn them sideways at the time of their origin, and it wasn’t until she rotated the sketchbook that they even became apparent. Her brain just worked out how to draw this optical illusion on its own. She liked it and simply traced it to turn it into what you see here.
Christine D. Crosheck is an artist living in the lower peninsula of Michigan, who works with colored pencils to craft abstract works of art. She has been fascinated with optical illusions since she was a child, so she is delighted whenever she spontaneously sketches one as an adult. Christine resides in Tecumseh, Michigan and creates art herself but is willing to sell it to others who also appreciate it. This piece of fine art is ideal for:
Those who love minimalism.
Those who love a modern aesthetic.
Those who don’t mind being challenged to look at the world differently on occasion.
Those who love optical illusions.
Interior Designers who are looking for dramatic black-and-white pieces to add glamor and flair to a client’s office or home.
Collectors of original contemporary art who seek to create rooms they will love living in.
Materials used in this piece include white colored pencil on black acid free paper.
You are, of course, free to free to interpret and ascribe meaning as to what is going on here. But for me, this abstract drawing invites the viewer to break out of the box and let go of the rules they are familiar with when viewing art. It instead invites them to tilt their head and reach to the back of their imagination. Can they see the three abstract faces overlapping each other here, contained within?
This drawing, with its rounded forms and curves, shows the originality and creativity of not only the artist, but what the viewer can have when they unleash their imagination. We all have times when we feel like the third wheel, when we feel awkward or out of place, or uncomfortable. But just because we feel awkward in the moment, it doesn’t always mean that we are not exactly where we are meant to be.
Christine D. Crosheck is a Southeastern Michigan Artist who wears an eyepatch and has a visual impairment. She often works with colored pencils to craft abstract drawings. She creates these works for herself but is willing to sell them to the public. This piece of fine art is ideal for:
Those who love the minimalism.
Those who love a modern aesthetic.
Interior Designers who are looking for dramatic black-and-white pieces that add flair to their client’s home.
Collectors of original contemporary abstract art who wish to create a fun space in which they live, work, and play.
Materials used in this piece include white colored pencil on black acid free paper.
For the minimalists or those who love a modern aesthetic, this is an organic random line drawing that I made, when I just wanted to doodle. I drew everything upside down When I turned the paper, I saw this character smiling. Thus the title was born.
Medium: Black Paper, Drewent Metallic Pencils a 6 or higher LF -Lightfastness Rating on black acid and lignin free paper.
I was working on another project, and listening to “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury (on repeat) when I had to put that down to draw this piece. Some people ask if it is an abstract of an animal, or something else. What I think it is is not as important as what is means to you.
Medium: CaranD’Ache Luminance brand colored pencils and Faber-Castell Polychromos brand color pencils on black acid and lignin free paper.
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Love minimalism but tired of plain, white walls? Add interest by incorporating simple line art. Hang it on its own or curate a trendy gallery wall by displaying your favorite line art drawings along with family photos and travel souvenirs. Choose all black frames with white mats if you want a cohesive minimalist look.
This simple line drawing is a doodle I did in the shape of a flower and is characterized by its simplicity and elegance. All line drawings strip elements down to their essentials, giving viewers a refreshing break from the busy world that often bombards their senses. It offers a simple yet striking way to celebrate life without overwhelming the viewer. It offers a modern yet timeless appeal.
Christine D. Crosheck is a Colored Pencil Artist who lives in Tecumseh, Michigan. She creates these works for herself but is willing to sell them to other individuals.
This piece of fine art is ideal for:
Those who love the minimalism.
Those who are drawn towards modern art.
Anyone who loves clowns.
Interior Designers who are looking for dramatic black-and-white pieces that add flair to their client’s home.
Collectors of original contemporary art who wish to create a fun space.
Materials used in this piece include white colored pencil on black acid free paper.