Featured image: Watching A Movie, Ju Su Kim, 2021, watercolor and pencil, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
Ju Su Kim’s vibrant colored pencil artworks explore the joys and innocence of everyday life.
Ju Su Kim is a talented artist specializing in colored pencil drawings, celebrated for capturing joy and connection in everyday life with a soft, expressive touch.
Kim encapsulates fleeting moments of connection, learning, and celebration. Each artwork invites viewers into a narrative of simple yet profound human experiences, rendered with a soft, expressive style that brings life to the ordinary.
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Their Friendship, Ju Su Kim, 2022, colored pencil, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
In Their Friendship (2022), Kim depicts a tender moment between children and a puppy, celebrating the boundless joy of companionship. The playful scene is framed by warm, soft lines and gentle shading, creating a sense of intimacy and nostalgia. The red-striped blanket adds visual rhythm to the composition, while the puppy’s curious movement brings energy to the piece. This artwork highlights the purity of friendship across species, emphasizing shared moments of happiness.
Ice Skating Rink, Ju Su Kim, 2022, colored pencil, 12 x 9 cm. / 4.72 x 3.54 in.
Ice Skating Rink (2022) captures the exhilaration and tentative nature of learning something new. The scene portrays a child at an ice rink, supported by a friend or instructor, against a minimalist winter backdrop. Kim uses delicate, almost dreamlike strokes to depict the figures, emphasizing their vulnerability and determination. The simplicity of the composition allows the viewer to focus on the emotional essence of the moment—a celebration of growth and perseverance.
It's A Jewel, Ju Su Kim, 2022, colored pencil, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
In It’s A Jewel (2022), Kim portrays a couple’s jubilant embrace upon discovering a treasure, set against the backdrop of a summer evening. The contrast between the brightly colored figures and the darker, textured sky evokes a sense of magic and wonder. The inclusion of the small potted plant adds a humorous, grounding touch, juxtaposing the grandiosity of the discovery with the mundane. This piece is a testament to human resilience and the capacity for joy in unexpected moments.
Ju Su Kim’s colored pencil artworks transform the everyday into something extraordinary. Through themes of friendship, learning, and celebration, Kim reminds viewers of the beauty in life’s fleeting yet profound moments. Her use of soft textures and vibrant colors creates a warm and inviting narrative in each piece, resonating with audiences of all ages.
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Nap, Ju Su Kim, 2022, colored pencil, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
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