This series of drawings proves that inspiration can come in the most unexpected forms. It began when a friend asked for a drawing after her husband died. I asked what she wanted a drawing of, and she said that since he was a painter, that she would like a drawing of a paintbrush. As I worked on her drawing, I found that I was intrigued by both the subject matter, and the medium. I continued the series of paintbrushes, and then got a call from my friend, who enjoyed the drawing I sent her, but told me that she thought I would draw a house painting brush, as her late husband painted houses. Of course a paintbrush has an entirely different meaning, both conceptually and formally for each of us. I find this to be yet another interesting play on language and perception, and the drawings to be an interesting exploration of form.

-Howard T. Katz

Perspectives: Large Brushes 1

Pencil, 24.5" x 40"

Perspectives: Brushes 3

Pencil, 10" x 14"

Perspectives: Brushes 4

Pencil, 12" x 14"

Perspectives: Brushes 5

Perspectives: Brushes 6

Perspectives: Brushes 7

Perspectives: Brushes 8

Pencil, 12" x 14"

Perspectives: Brushes 9

Pencil, 10.5 " x 12.5 "

Perspectives: Brushes 10

Pencil, 13" x 20.25 "

Perspectives: Brushes 11

Pencil, 12" x 12"

Perspectives: Brushes 12

Pencil, 12.25" x 15.5"

Perspectives: Brushes 13

Pencil, 10" x 15"

Perspectives: Brushes 14

Pencil, 12" x 14"