Did You Know?
There’s something mesmerizing about that stare—a quiet intensity captured in Girl with a Pearl Earring. This masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer was once lost for 200 years and later purchased for less than a dollar before being recognized as one of the most beloved paintings in the world.
With all of my art, I strive to tell the story of the piece through the words I use to create (or re-create) the artwork.
Hidden within this digitally hand-drawn word mosaic, you’ll find fascinating details about both the painting and the artist, including words and phrases like “European girl,” “his most well-known work,” and “signed ‘IV Meer,’ but not dated.”
In total, you’ll find around 25 words and phrases hidden within the design, each one celebrating the timeless beauty and mystery of Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Every piece of my art is digitally hand-drawn, one letter at a time, with no word or phrase ever repeated. Depending on the complexity, each artwork takes between 6 and 60 hours to complete.
I truly hope this piece brings you as much joy as I had in creating it!
– Curtis