This week, I’m throwing up a collection of head studies and anonymous portraits captured while drawing in public, largely on public transit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Making use of the same tool kit I have worked with over the last few years. Fountain pens such as Pelikan M215 and M250, Faber-Castell Basic Black Leather, Sailor Bent Nib, Lamy Studio, all filled with Platinum Carbon ink. Don’t forget to rinse you fountain pens out on a regular basis, say 2-4 weeks. And, I make use of the full range of F-C Pitt Pens, all colors, all greys, and the whole variety of nib widths. And yes, those are my fingerprints, it’s automatic copyrighting.
Excellent post! I love all the portraits an especially the first one with the African American lady. Your treatment of her skin tone is beautiful. A couple questions for you: Did I see your fingerprint in some of the drawings? Did you add it for interesting texture or some other motive? I imagine some of the ‘models’ notice you drawing them. Are they cool with it most of the time? Any funny stories? Well thanks and keep doing what your doing.
Thanks Brandon. To my way of thinking, finger prints are an appropriate way to indicate whiskers, fabric and other textures in a way that is both quicker and more convincing than hatched lines. Very rarely do people notice I’m drawing them. I try to be so tale so the remain comfortable and nature, and, continue doing what they were. I have very, very rarely ever asked permission.
Totally blown away by your portraits. Thanks so much you’ve made my day. These drawing look effortless, so beautiful.
Thank you Katie.