Art or Artwork has been a source of medium to express our surrounding, emotions, a period or time which is unable to express verbally. Art has always been an important part of human society since the beginning of time. People appreciate a good piece of art and buy art pieces, antique art and vintage sketches at an unbelievable prices due to the legacy it carries with it. Due to the advancement in technology it has become easy to make any art online or with the help of Artificial intelligence or some sort of apps and software. However, it is rare to find a real artwork that has been made by someone without using a computer or smartphones.
Among such people who makes one of the best realistic artworks is Daisy van der Zijden or formally known as Daisy. Using graphite, pastel and colored pencil, she makes drawings and portraits using pencil which bring a more lively appearance and make them look more realistic. She is a self-taught artist based in The Netherlands, specializing in photorealistic drawings. She creates beautiful drawings and sketches with her hands and well-trained talents. She had a passion for art from her childhood, and her passion is connected strongly to the medium of pencil.

Pencil sketches and drawings are one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts. Many artists find it difficult to be innovative using graphite only. Daisy has proven to be an innovative artist, using only graphite, making her drawings look as realistic as photographs. Daisy plans element placement in the art to communicate ideas and feelings with the viewer. She makes drawings, sketches and artworks of any character, things and people as they really existed in all their flaws, suffering, and imperfections. That is what makes her artwork unique and realistic.
Daisy has been drawing and making art for many years. She has made sketches and drawings of many famous personalities, like Adele, Katy Perry, Peter R de Vries, Lily Allen. David Gilmore and many more. She loves to make realistic artwork of animals, landscapes, sceneries and famous characters etc. Art allows us to learn about different aspects of the time and place where a piece was created.
Drawing has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating ideas. Art has been used as a tool for cultural exchange, education, and expression. In short, Daisy van der Zijden is one of the best realistic artwork creators whose drawings and sketches are made with passion, and her art communicates with the viewer, who feels as if the portrait has life in it. She is a source of inspiration for many people who follow her art to learn to draw.
