Insomnia
Copyright © 1982 Craig Edward Given
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One troubled night I could not get any sleep. Partly due to the fact that I can't sleep if there is too much light. On this hot summer night a street light was just outside my window. I reached up with one hand and grasped the shears and just lay there looking at the window. I was fascinated by the patterns of light and shadows. While it didn't make for a good night's sleep it was an excellent idea for a drawing. This piece is mostly pencil, with some ink under-painting to produce the necessary deep blacks. 1982.