This lively portrait is drawn in coloured pencil and ink, in a free, expressive style reminiscent of sketches from an artist's diary. The loose lines, overlapping outlines and bright areas of colour give the work a playful and human character.
The figure is rendered in warm shades of orange, yellow and pink, complemented by cool blues in the scarf and bottle on the table. The bright green background enhances the sunny, casual terrace atmosphere. The details are deliberately uneven, sometimes almost caricatural, making the drawing feel light, cheerful and spontaneous.
The work captures not just a person, but especially a moment: a relaxed summer gaze, a table with a bright yellow bowl, a drink, and the draughtsman's loose hand that seems to have captured everything in one motion. A warm, personal and playful work.
Herman Ketz (Enschede) is a draughtsman, graphic artist, sculptor and assemblage artist. After years as a self-taught artist, he followed the evening course at the AKI in Enschede from 1993 to 1997. His work is characterised by the reuse of old materials: used etching plates, wood.. Read more…