I examined the artist’s drawing closely—studying the different techniques used. One intricate detail intrigued my imagination. I was held captive in wonder. How was such artistry created? It looked as if she delicately filled in an area with pencil and then used an eraser to “draw” the desired object—as though the final feature was created by getting rid of unwanted marks. It was the eraser that created the curio. It’s what was taken away that perfected the masterpiece. I’ve