Three-Tone Leather Shoes

Original Materials: Pencil on Paper
Dimensions: 24” x 18”
1984

"Three-Tone Leather Shoes" is a pencil drawing created in 1984, saved from the artist's drawing class during the spring semester at the University of Michigan. This piece features a pair of the artist's leather shoes, originally colored red, white, and blue, meticulously rendered in pencil on paper.

The drawing was part of a series of exercises designed to stretch the artist's skills, focusing on capturing the intricate details and textures of the shoes. The careful attention to shading and the play of light and shadows bring the shoes to life, highlighting their worn and well-loved character. The composition emphasizes the natural folds and creases of the leather, showcasing the artist's developing ability to depict realistic textures and forms.

"Three-Tone Leather Shoes' is one of the drawings I saved from my drawing class in 1984. This exercise, like many others, was instrumental in honing my skills in capturing details and textures with pencil on paper. The original shoes were vibrant in red, white, and blue, but rendering them in pencil allowed me to focus on the nuances of light and shadow. This piece represents a significant period of growth in my artistic journey, reflecting the challenges and rewards of developing my drawing abilities.

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