Mechanical Rays is a study in controlled complexity, created through the Zentangle method using pen and graphite. This piece explores the depth and nuance found within a monochromatic palette, using shades of gray to build layers of overlapping, structured patterns. The drawing reflects a mechanical rhythm—each line deliberate, each form interconnected—yet within this precision, a quiet character emerges.
As the rays intersect and repeat, they create a sense of movement and dimension, revealing how even rigid structure can give rise to softness and subtlety. Mechanical Rays invites the viewer to consider how depth isn’t always created through color, but through intention, contrast, and the quiet interplay of form and shadow.
Mechanical Rays
Misty Johnson
Mechanical Rays is created using the Zentangle method with fine black pen and graphite pencil on archival paper. Intricate, structured patterns are drawn in ink to evoke a sense of rhythm and precision, while soft graphite shading adds depth and dimension. The contrast between the mechanical symmetry of the patterns and the organic shading brings the composition to life, balancing structure with subtle movement
$175.00
2D Medium: Pen
Dimensions: 14 l x 14 w x 1 h
Weight:
2 pounds
