Hyperrealistic Drawings by David Morrison Reflect the Fragile Ephemerality of Organic Life

[Donkees]

Artist David Morrison highlights the fragility and fleeting nature of life through fresh magnolia blooms or a parched maple seed pod. With underlying shadows that imply sunlight or an overhead lamp, Morrison’s drawings are deceptively realistic, appearing like three-dimensional organic matter resting atop blank sheets of paper.





Depicting burst pomegranates or an iris on the brink of opening, the colored pencil works reflect the relationship between the whole specimen and the delicate veins, stems, and fleshy material responsible for sustaining life. “I became obsessed with drawing branches and tree trunks by looking at them through magnifying glasses that allowed me to peer deeper into an astonishing world of abstract shapes and patterns. I then realized the complexity of nature and how magnificent it is,” the artist says in a statement. “Every time I start a new drawing the discovery process starts anew.”







For more of Morrison’s still lifes, visit his Instagram and Garvey | Simon Gallery, where he’s represented.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/10/david-morrison-drawings/

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1. Wow. Just stunning.

Thanks for posting this!

[Bayard]

2. Amazing

That 4th one down must have been a bear to do.

[The Magistrate]

3. This Stuff Is Wonderful, Sir!

Thank you.

[IcyPeas]

4. wow. and it's colored pencils! beautiful. his instagram has lots more.

https://www.instagram.com/davidmorrisonartist/?hl=en

[WhiteTara]

5. I just discovered this woman artist from the 16-1700s

17th Century, a remarkable woman named Maria Sibylla Merian.
https://www.botanicalartandartists.com/about-maria-sibylla-merian.html

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