Drawing may be a two-dimensional art form, butDavid Morrisonis able to create illustrations that resemble the real-life subject.
Usingcolored pencilsas his utensil of choice, he masterfully renders different types of flora in exquisite detail.
Now, he focuses on his drawing practice, using his natural surrounding as his muse.
Nature is the heart of my artwork.
Each drawing is a learning process for me about how nature impacted each object, he continues.
Visual expression is an art for me constantly challenging my perception.
The slightest variation in pressure and sensitivity can be recorded.
I like the idea that pencils are relatively inexpensive compared to paints.
Morrison also elevates colored pencils as a material through his highly meticulous work.
My idea is to take the common and give it iconic status, he adds.
Indiana-based artist David Morrison captures different flora in incredible hyperrealistic drawings.
As a result, these 2D drawings look like they pop off the paper.
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