6 7/8″ X 11 1/4″, Graphite on paper
In this narrative drawing, I sought to express a metaphor for prayer as God reaches down to meet His people who call to Him in their need. I was inspired by the form and technique of Albrecht Durer’s drawing “Praying Hands” and tried to emulate both his realistic style and illusion of form. I was also inspired by the expressive quality in which John Singer Sargent paints the hands of his subjects. I wanted to imitate Sargent’s ability to express both emotion and intention in simple gestures. The photo references of my hands used for this drawing were taken by a classmate.