For this project, I picked one chair and drew it 11 different times. The idea was to explore how artists can learn more about a subject by repeating it, like how Jim Dine did with tools and Piet Mondrian did with flowers. Each drawing was a way to understand the chair a little differently.
I used all kinds of materials—pencil, charcoal, chalk, and ink. Some drawings were detailed and focused on the chair’s structure. Others were more abstract, with smudged lines or bold shapes. One drawing had ink washes that kind of blurred everything together, while another used sharp lines and contrast to bring out the form. Each piece became a new way to look at the same object.
The process pushed me to try things I usually wouldn’t. I changed up compositions, materials, and how I approached the chair. Sometimes I kept it simple, other times I layered and messed with texture. Some turned out better than others, but that wasn’t the point.
A big part of this was learning not to be afraid of making a bad drawing. Once I let go of that, I was able to experiment more and figure out what worked and what didn’t. Each drawing taught me something new—about the chair, about materials, and about how I like to work.
By the end, it wasn’t just about the chair anymore—it was about the process, and how repeating something can lead to unexpected results.
Here are a few of the drawings from the series:
