Pitcher c. 1937

George Loughridge made this drawing of a pitcher sometime in the 20th century using colored pencil. It’s kind of a humble rendering, isn't it? I can picture George carefully shading the form, building up the volume of the pitcher with gentle strokes. I imagine George thinking about the weight of the pottery, the way the light catches the curve of the handle. See how he’s captured the rough texture of the ceramic, the subtle variations in tone? There's a beautiful, almost naive quality to the drawing, particularly in the rendering of the bird motif. The pitcher feels so present, solid, and real through George's close attention. It reminds me that painting, drawing, it's all about looking closely, slowing down, and really seeing the world around us. It makes you think about all the people out there making art, inspired by the things they see and touch.