Man verbindt de voet van een meisje c. 1920 - 1930

Anny Leusink made this drawing, "Man verbindt de voet van een meisje," with ink on paper. It's all about the line here. Look how the ink creates a world, defining shapes and forms with such precision. It reminds me that artmaking is really about process, each line a step in the journey. The textures achieved with simple hatching and cross-hatching add depth, making the scene feel almost tangible. The man's jacket, for instance, has a subtle texture, which is different from the smoothness of the girl’s leg. See that line where the seated man's back meets the figure lying on the ground, it almost disappears. It’s these deliberate choices that guide our eye. Leusink's drawing feels like a page torn from a children's book or an early animation. The feeling reminds me of the work of Winsor McCay, the early animator, both capturing a sense of innocence and nostalgia. It's a reminder that art is always a conversation, each piece responding to and influencing others.