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Study of a cat and a glass
Pencils on paper / 30x21 cm Excitement, here, takes the shape of a cat leaning into the promise of discovery — a poised arch of the back,...
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Aug 10, 20251 min read


Study of a duck
In this series of sketches, I wanted to capture ducks in a range of poses and movements, approaching them as an observational study...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read


Butterflies
In this watercolor, I wanted to evoke the quiet truth of impermanence through the delicate presence of butterflies. Their lives unfold in...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read


Shells
In this ink drawing, I was drawn to the tension within the form itself. These shells are made for protection — spiked, ridged, enclosed —...
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Aug 6, 20251 min read


Moon
In this piece, inspired by Alphonse Mucha, I explore the concept of the moon through the lens of longing. I wanted to capture a sense of...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Angel of annunciation
In this drawing, I took inspiration from Guercino’s angel of the Annunciation but intentionally reimagined it with a more dramatic...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read


La danseuse
This drawing is my personal reinterpretation of La Danseuse by Pierre-Paul Prud’hon. I chose to work in charcoal and white chalk on...
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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Demon Angel
This drawing is a personal study based on Boullogne’s angels, but filtered through the lens of a darker myth — that of the demon angel. I...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Study of an angel
By studying one of Tiepolo’s angels seated on a cloud, I wanted to tap into that sense of peace and otherworldliness. I worked in...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Eros and Psyche
This drawing is a sketch study based on John Singer Sargent’s sculpture Eros and Psyche , a composition that captivated me for its...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Corvus cornix
In this drawing of a hooded crow ( Corvus cornix ), I wanted to capture more than just the form of the bird—I was drawn to its mythic...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 1, 20251 min read


a FLOWER
There is a love that does not fade, even as seasons shift and names are forgotten. It moves quietly beneath the surface, steady as...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 31, 20251 min read


A cat
There’s something about this sketch — the cat mid-stretch, eyes closed, body arched in that luxurious curve — that feels like a perfect...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 30, 20251 min read


A horse
In a quick study like this, there’s a rawness that resists perfection—each line is a leap of faith, and the pencil becomes a medium for...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 29, 20251 min read


White tulips
This drawing of three tulip buds began as a quiet study, but as I worked, it began to feel like something more tender—an expression of...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Bird
In this piece, I wanted to capture the fleeting, delicate presence of a small bird—one of those quiet, watchful moments you catch out of...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Still Being: Sparrow as Witness
This drawing began as a simple study of a sparrow—light, quiet, almost fleeting. But as I worked, it became something heavier, more...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Chickadee
Perched delicately on a near-invisible branch, the chickadee in this painting becomes a quiet symbol of fleeting resilience. Rendered...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Solanum lycopersicum
As my final painting of Solanum lycopersicum takes shape, I find myself deeply engaged in the exploration of color—both in its technical...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Abstract @ Ignatian
I’m deeply thankful to Ignatian Literary Magazine at the University of San Francisco for including my artwork "Abstract" in Volume 37 ....
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 16, 20251 min read
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