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meet the artist: drawing with an eyelash

melkadel

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"Drawing with an eyelash" is the technique currently popularized by artist Mel Kadel whose drawings are mix all together of dropped and stripped patterns, florals, ink washes and little characters; together she creates a visual narrative that communicates the idea we are all part of this system whether we recognize it or not. In addition to drawing with tiny pens, she also works with ancient papers, glue, cotton swabs, and is known for using coffee to stain her paper, although all of her materials are very basic it is very refreshing to see artists using their hands and raw materials to make collages in the age of technology. Read more