This is one of my pieces that I did strictly from observation. I used charcoal to draw this piece because I love the stark contrast it creates. I didn't want this piece to be just another drawing of a warm fireplace at Christmas time; I wanted to make the viewer feel a sense of unease about how joyful this image is. I drew the stocking-hooks but left out the stockings. I left the walls bare and let the top of the piece sort-of fade its way out in order to keep the focus on the dark, black whole in the center of the drawing. It's Christmas time, but almost all of the joy and fulfilling qualities that are associated with Christmas are gone.
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