Malaysian artistKay Leeexplores the relationship of light and shadow in her series of spectacular illustrations.
She uses a white colored pencil to illuminate select portions of her subjects on black paper.
The atmospheric use of dark space gives these small, minimalistic drawings an alluring sense of mystery and depth.
Her portfolio of black and white illustrations demonstrates the powerful visual impact of contrast.
These masterpieces may be small in scale, but their expressive linework evokes a compelling sense of drama.
In each piece, Lee demonstrates a keen understanding of balance in a composition.
As a result, long-whiskered cats and other fluffy creatures shine like stars against the fathomless black backdrop.
Malaysian artist Kay Lee creates striking illustrations using a white colored pencil on black paper.
She uses hatching and cross-hatching techniques to render her subjects.
