Burlesque Girl

William Lloyd Wulf made this drawing, "Burlesque Girl," using what looks like a simple pencil. The image emerges from the paper as if it is developing right before our eyes. Look at how Wulf builds up the form of the figure’s face and body with layers of hatched lines. The marks are allowed to accumulate, giving the surface a rich, almost tactile quality. I really like how he uses denser marks to suggest shadow. Notice the contrast between the darker areas and the untouched paper; the drawing feels lit from within. And those scribbled puffs of hair or feathers around her head, it's so immediate, like he's trying to capture something fleeting. This process-driven approach, letting the hand and the medium guide the way, reminds me of Cy Twombly’s drawings—raw, spontaneous, and full of energy. Wulf's drawing invites us to appreciate the beauty of imperfection and the ongoing conversation between artists.