2022-11-04
While in the distant past drawings usually served as the first stage in the process of creating a painting, graphic or sculpture today we often consider them to be separate works of art. Which drawing should we choose for our interior and, what is equally important, how to protect it? We will try to answer these questions in the article below.
The most popular drawing tools include pencil, charcoal, ink, sanguine, pastel and crayon. With these, the artist can achieve a very wide range of effects. Artists usually emphasize linear qualities, but may also use chiaroscuro. Drawings are divided into monochromatic and coloured ones. Pencil, charcoal and ink are usually used to create the former. Coloured drawings can be made on various coloured papers using pastels, crayons, various coloured inks or markers (and many more).
Black and white can be considered a universal base for timeless, elegant interior design. Numerous drawings (most often created with pencil, charcoal, ink) are in these colours. By choosing a black and white drawing for the room, we can be sure, that we will not "overwhelm" the interior. A large role in the final appearance of the work plays the frame. By choosing those with golden elements, we can warm up even a very raw interior.
Another thing, apart from colour, that we can take into account when choosing a drawing for our interior, is the subject. Figural depictions, portraits and nudes may turn out to be a great choice for the bedroom, while landscapes and still lifes are a good choice for the living room or dining room.
Exposure to sunlight leads to fading and discolouration of the paper. In the past, this meant that the collector could not always enjoy the collection on their walls. Nowadays, there are ways to avoid light damage; for example, frames with UV-resistant glass.
The main photograph shows a drawing by Hanna Rudzka-Cybisowa in a room. It is available at Artbidy's Old Art auction in May. The work measures 10.6 x 16.2 cm and was created in 1921.