This observational drawing captures your attention because the blank background draws your focus towards the hand. The use of light and shading, to add dimension and implied lines, is meticulously and effectively executed by the artist. In result the drawing is thoroughly detailed and expressive of a real human hand. The shadow of the pencil on the white background adds to the realistic quality of this drawing, because it contributes to the 3D photorealistic effect this drawing has on your eyes.