I'm pretty sure I created the background texture in this first one by making a rubbing from the sidewalk in front of our house in Oshawa. Obviously, I was influenced by the drawings of Edvard Munch...
The' explosion' from the top of my head is actually a rubbing from a silver serving tray found in my parents' kitchen. If you look closely you can see the image of a tulip.
Both drawings are done with conte in a sketchbook. Posted by John.
5 comments:
These are very nice drawings!! Love the idea using sidewalk to create texture! It works very well with the style of the drawings!!
Great idea for the texture, really interesting. I feel it automaticaly add a more personal feeling to the piece.
That's pretty coooooool! I also agree with these guys about the texture, But i love the that huge Blotch above your head in the second one! It definitely creates an interesting composition!:)
Yeah, and I put in another vote for the texture rubs. Great way to bring in the history and flavors of a real place. Great stuff, John!
Thanks to everyone for your kind words about these drawings. I'm glad you like them! JVB
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