Sketch after "Four White Petals" 1960

This is a drawing by Alexander Calder, called "Sketch after Four White Petals," made with ink on paper. I love how immediate it feels. Those black lines feel so sure. I can imagine Calder just letting his hand go, figuring out the shapes as he went. The way the ink pools in some areas, creating these dark, weighted spots, while elsewhere it’s just a thin, delicate line. It’s like he’s mapping out a whole world with just a few strokes. He has a knack for making something so simple feel so alive, just like his mobiles. It reminds me of Matisse's line drawings, that same confidence and grace. When you look at the drawing, you feel a connection to Calder's hand, his mind, and the way he saw the world. It's like he's inviting you into his creative process. It's so generous.