Grin And Bear It - Original Framed Pencil Artwork

• "Grin And Bear It"
• Pencils on heavyweight cartridge paper.
• 1 of 1 original artwork.
• Framed.

About This Piece

The image is inspired by a vintage photograph from the 1980s, a snapshot capturing a fleeting moment at a fancy dress party. Previously discarded and forgotten, it resonated with the artist, who appreciates the simplicity of such images over more complex narratives.

The artwork evokes questions about the subjects' story: Where are they now? Are they still friends? These inquiries, combined with the faded aesthetics of vintage photo paper, create a rich narrative beyond the artist's rendering. Ultimately, it captures an unknowable history, reframed for a new moment in the artist's timeline.

The drawing is made with Polychromos colour pencils on Bristol Board, finished with matt varnish.

Size And Frame

David offers the piece framed. The original piece is approximately A5 sized - 21cm x 14.8cm (8.3 inches x 5.8 inches). It is supplied mounted in a black rimmed frame, which is ready to hang.