Dried Flower

This concept study, titled Dried Flower, was created for the Drawing 1: Observation course at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The objective of this assignment was to take something small and expand its dimensions in graphite. The piece is a technical exploration of botanical decay, using graphite to render the intricate textures and skeletal structures of a withered specimen on paper. Through direct observation, the study focuses on the interplay of tonal values and fine detail, capturing the fragile, paper-like quality of dried petals. With layering and varied pencil grades, the work transforms a simple natural object into a complex exercise in light, shadow, and three-dimensional form.