Hello Hive!

Today, I'm really happy to share my very first drawing here in the Young Art Fair community. It's a drawing of an Apple, drawn with nothing but graphite and a lot of patience.

Why an apple?

Because to me, an apple represents the basics of life, growth and a fresh start. It's a reminder that even the most ordinary things can become extraordinary when you pay attention to their details.

This drawing started as a light sketch on paper.

![IMG_20250428_133002.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/mysteriousjoshua/Eo8UMPpshtuQYfpLhxXgEYF6DmCdrs8q66x7LQcxZdzXmp1vXbGeKm8HJBPtM4HjxVs.jpg)

Slowly, I built up the shadows, layering the tones, learning how light dances over a simple form.

![IMG_20250428_133051.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/mysteriousjoshua/23wgHZ7F77JDbk76n7YXvq6hJnidoWGW9J9GpDfWMBP11XeNj5Jpjmn2zDt45NCEe9Rq4.jpg)

I wasn't just drawing an apple, I was building confidence, learning to see deeper and training my hand to listen to my eye.

And finally, after layering, adjusting, and trusting the process, the drawing came together.

![IMG_20230608_164401-01.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/mysteriousjoshua/242DNgRGXTvnPMJaBRE21GsKDN7GGx7MTc7PS53K14tsSFEmU9mxPQwtWTxuQ5aqsqYgd.jpeg)

I believe art isn't always about complexity. Sometimes, it's about the simple things and finding meaning in them.

Thank you for welcoming me into this space. I love you all!❤️