Spanish artist, Juan Francisco Casas, won many awards for his painted reproductions of photos, but he takes on an unheralded tool in this new series of artwork: the ballpoint pen. For those who ask “Why?” I suggest that art is art because of the human touch. As the Biblical God breathed life into Adam, so an artist’s skilled touch makes something into art. The resulting artwork may be beautiful, but its context can make it awe inspiring.
Casas’ website has more examples of his artful touch.
