Seated Woman 

Jules Schmalzigaug made this drawing, Seated Woman, using pencil on paper. The composition is dominated by a single figure rendered with delicate, almost hesitant lines. The use of a single color gives the artwork a sense of unity, while also emphasizing the artist's focus on form over color. The texture of the paper itself becomes an integral part of the artwork, adding depth and tactile quality to the otherwise sparse image. Schmalzigaug’s approach here appears less about capturing a realistic likeness, and more about exploring the fundamental elements of representation. The network of lines work together to suggest a figure without fully defining it, inviting a more conceptual engagement. The unfinished quality of the sketch challenges traditional notions of artistic completion. Schmalzigaug encourages us to look beyond the surface and engage with the very process of seeing and interpreting visual information.