Every creative practice begins with paying attention. While most of us move quickly through the world, artists often linger a little longer, noticing the details that others overlook. A subtle reflection, the texture of a surface or the rhythm of a line can become the beginning of an idea. Creativity is not simply about making something beautiful—it is about learning to see with greater care, revealing significance in places that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
Working almost exclusively with graphite pencils, Kirsten transforms familiar automotive icons into remarkably detailed works that invite us to slow down and look again. Through patience, precision and an unwavering commitment to observation, each drawing becomes far more than a faithful representation of its subject. They capture the emotion, history and design that first inspired her fascination, reminding us that artistic expression is not measured by the complexity of the medium, but by the depth of attention we bring to it.