A precise and contemplative work rendered in ink and graphite on illustration board, *Drawing 2* by Moriyuki Kuwabara explores the quiet tension between line and form. The monochromatic palette allows the interplay of mark-making techniques to take center stage, balancing the fluid expressiveness of ink with the subtle, matte texture of graphite. The illustration board provides a smooth, stable ground that lends the composition a refined, deliberate quality.