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Hyperrealistic Colored Pencil Drawings Perfectly Recreate Lustrous Blobs of Paint

CJ Hendry recreates oil-like blobs with colored pencils in a new hyperrealist series, highlighting her versatility.
Complimentary Colors marks a departure from Hendry’s black-and-white pop-culture works and was commissioned by Christian Louboutin.
The project was created for Art Basel Hong Kong and required extensive time for color preparation.
"12 different colors from black to brown to white" were used to achieve the realistic hues.
Hendry’s work emphasizes sheen and viscosity, challenging viewers to distinguish drawing from painting.
The artist gained recognition through her hyperrealistic drawings and has an active presence on social platforms.
The feature includes a glimpse of Hendry in action and contextual career notes.
The piece references Hendry's prior work and mentions a shift in subject matter.
Christian Louboutin commissioned the series for Art Basel Hong Kong.
The piece notes the time frame for completing a single hue, underscoring the labor involved.

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