“A Pencil Interpretation of “Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Painting”
I chose to recreate this artwork as a pencil drawing because I was immediately captivated by its vibrant composition and emotional depth. The original piece, often referred to as “Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Painting,” is widely attributed to Valery Rybakow, although some sources remain unclear about the exact origin. I encountered this image on a digital platform where it was used in a program called FotoSketcher, which further intrigued me with its stylized brushstroke texture.
At first sight, the lone tree standing in the midst of a colorful autumn field evoked a powerful sense of calm, transition, and reflection. The contrast between the fading leaves and the strength of the trunk reminded me of personal growth—how change is both beautiful and inevitable. I wanted to interpret this in pencil to bring out a softer, introspective version of the scene—focusing on texture, shadows, and subtle emotion instead of color.
By turning the vivid original into grayscale pencil, I aimed to explore how emotions and natural beauty could still be conveyed with minimal means. This project helped me appreciate the structure behind a painting and taught me to observe composition more deeply. It was not just a drawing exercise—it was a meditative process in connecting with nature and translating visual poetry into pencil lines.
I got the idea to draw this girl from Cyberpunk 2077 after watching the Netflix series Edgerunners. Her edgy hairstyle, sharp profile, and futuristic vibe really caught my attention. I was inspired by the bold use of colors and strong expressions in the show. For the drawing, I used black ink pens for outlines and details, along with red, blue, and purple markers for the hair and clothing. I also added cross-hatching in the background to give it more texture and depth, giving it a raw, cyberpunk-like feel.