One last piece for today, to make up for my long weekend.
This is a very recent piece that I did to help Todd McFarlane gain a better understanding of the more subtle uses of pen and ink. The graceful chiaroscuro emphasizes the use of 3D in a 2D space and shows the emotional power of the chosen medium. I'm particularly proud of the masterful ink work in the beard: you can almost smell the crumbs of the salami sandwich this gentleman had for lunch.
Many thoughtful critics have pointed out another, eerie quality to this piece: the head is simply floating on the paper. By leaving out the neck and body, I have emphasized the isolation of this gentleman. It really represents the detachment, or feeling of being cut loose, that this man has experienced as he has aged. Well done to the informed souls that noticed that!
Piece Details
Media: Pilot Precise V5 black on Tops Docket legal paper
Size (rough): 1.2 x 1.5 inches
Price: $150 framed
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