Ridder van Drooghout 1894 - 1959

This comic strip, Ridder van Drooghout, was made with ink and watercolor by Monogrammist G.J.. There's a charming looseness to the lines, a casualness that makes you feel like you're peeking into a sketchbook. Look closely, and you'll notice the washes of color, thinly applied, almost like a veil. The artist isn't trying to hide the process; it's all there on the surface, like a map of decisions. It’s easy to imagine G.J. moving quickly, capturing the essence of the story. I love how the artist uses color to create depth and volume. It reminds me a little of Daumier, with its satirical edge and lively characters. These kinds of works remind us that art is always a conversation, a back-and-forth between artists and ideas. There's a joyful ambiguity here, a sense that anything is possible.