Location: Indonesia
Karina Delicia Simon (born 1990) is a contemporary Indonesian artist; who specializes in photorealistic pencil drawings. She was born and raised in Indonesia, in a family of entrepreneurs. She began drawing and painting in primary school, exploring various media such as oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, and pencil. From early on, she was a fan of art and craft; especially drawing, painting, and origami. She hoped to work in creative industry; whether as a designer or an artist.
She has a bachelor degree in Fashion and Retailing; and worked as a fashion designer before becoming a full-time artist. She has no formal art training and develops the pencil technique herself. Her art pieces and their color intensity are created through building layers upon layers of merely strokes of pencil.
Karina drawings are often a metaphor and symbolism of a subject matter. Karina is known for her photorealistic drawings of diverse object, mostly origami and abstract paint forms; whereby she creates shapes using acrylic paints, photographs it, then draws it in larger scale using color pencil on paper.
Pencil on paper drawing of an abstract paint blob object; which conveys certain meaning or is a metaphor of something.
The artist first created the desired shapes with acrylic paint, then quickly photographed it while the paint is wet; and finally use the photograph as reference for this photorealistic pencil-on-paper drawing.
Embracing the concept of eternal feminine, ‘Blessed’ is a photorealistic pencil on paper artwork; which simply highlights childbearing as one of the core essences of women.
The artist chose to use a rather abstract blob objects to convey the intended concept to give a room for viewers to come up with their interpretations on what the drawing is about. Abstract drawing gives an element of fun, as it stimulates discussion among viewers, creating some sort of a guessing game on what the artwork actually depicts.
The artist first created the desired shape with acrylic paint, then quickly photographed it while the paint is wet; and finally use the photographs as reference for this drawing. The color intensity is achieved by building layers upon layers of merely colored pencil strokes. The wet look of the paint highlights the sensuality of the feminine, while red color reflects the feminine’ s strong and compassionate nature.
This artwork is framed and ready to hang. Float-mounted in shadow box frame. High quality glossy black frame, with plexiglass.
Inspired by the concept of eternal feminine, ‘Allure’ is a photorealistic pencil on paper artwork; which imaginatively embodies a subtle feminine silhouette.
The artist first created the desired shape with acrylic paint, then quickly photographed it while the paint is wet; and finally use the photographs as reference for this drawing. The color intensity is achieved by building layers upon layers of merely colored pencil strokes. The wet look of the paint highlights the sensuality of the feminine, while red color reflects the feminine’ s strong and compassionate essence.
The fluidity of paint; which enables it to form limitless shape is well associated with the thought of how femininity can be manifested in diverse and limitless form.
The abstract paint form allows viewers to come up with their own interpretation on what the drawing is all about. It is a fun piece of contemporary art, capable of initiating discussion amongst viewers.
This artwork is framed and ready to hang. Float-mounted in shadow box frame. High quality glossy black frame, with plexiglass.
‘Circle of Friends’ is a photorealistic pencil on paper artwork; which depicts abstract paint forms of five individuals with opened arms. Imaginatively embodies human who come together with open arms to hug or hold hands with one and another, and form a subtle circle shape.
This drawing is inspired by the thought on how humans are stronger as they unite with other human beings. It also represents human's fundamental need of relationship, connection, and social interactions.
The fluidity of paint; which enables it to form limitless shape is well associated with the thought of how human interaction, love, and relationship can be manifested in diverse and limitless form.
The color red is chosen as a representative of boldness, compassion, and strength; as humans become stronger as they unite compassionately.
The abstract paint form allows viewers to come up with their own interpretation on what the drawing is all about. It is a fun piece of contemporary art, capable of initiating discussion amongst viewers.
“Blessed”
“Allure”
“Circle of Friends”
