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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 61 min read
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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...
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Aug 51 min read
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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 51 min read
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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...
nikolopoulouzoe
Aug 41 min read
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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 31 min read
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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 21 min read
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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...
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Aug 11 min read
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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 11 min read
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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...
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Jul 311 min read
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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...
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Jul 301 min read
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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...
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Jul 291 min read
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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...
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Jul 281 min read
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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...
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Jul 271 min read
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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...
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Jul 251 min read
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Chickadee
Perched delicately on a near-invisible branch, the chickadee in this painting becomes a quiet symbol of fleeting resilience. Rendered...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 241 min read
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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 182 min read
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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 161 min read
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Quercus spp.
Quercus  spp. This ink study of Quercus  spp. captures the quiet strength and elegance of the oak. I focused on the gentle curve of the...
nikolopoulouzoe
Jul 51 min read
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Weekly Exercise – Pleurotus ostreatus Study
Pleurotus ostreatus This week, I focused on Pleurotus ostreatus , commonly known as the oyster mushroom. Working with black and white...
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Jul 31 min read
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Featured on Assignment
I’m deeply honored and grateful to Assignment , the journal of Southern New Hampshire University’s MFA program, for publishing my...
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Jun 291 min read
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