Did this one on the bus yesterday.
Looking for the overall shapes and adding some watercolor at home. The only problem I have with this sketch is that I cut the guy's nose off a little short. I have to pay more attention to my angles and measurements.
I like that I was able to paint this one inside my sketchbook. It kept it looking fresh and I really hate the transfer process. I just loose some excitement over a piece if I have to keep drawing it over and over again.
My sketchbook held up pretty well taking all the washes I did. The paper did buckle quite a bit but smoothed out in the end. It feels good adding some color to my sketchbook finally.
I noticed one thing with drawing with the pen is that sometimes if you draw for a while the ink blobs up at the end and will leave pools of ink on the paper. Notice the blots around the main guy's collar. Going to have to carry a paper towel with me to wipe the excess off the pen or find a better one cause those pools smear and it can get everywhere.
Reminds me of Orson Wells. Great profile.
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Get yourself a black Tombow marker/brush, and a Waterpen/brush, such as the ones by Niji. Work on a cheaper spiral bound watercolor pad, with 90# or 140# paper. The cheaper stuff, like Strathmore 400, has a denser sizing that doesn't absorb as much pigment, easier to move the Tombow around. Do the sketching in with a waterproof marker. Sharpie micropoints work well but aren't lightfast. See David Lobenberg's sketching work for an example.
Thanks Rick will have to try that method out.
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