These pen and marker drawings are part of an abstract expressionistic body of artwork entitled Portraits and Faces Series 2. They are a series of three faces drawn with energetic and expressive shapes, blocks of color, and frantic lines to produce abstract portraits that appear to be emerging and constructing themselves from the ink and paint mediums on the surface of the paper. Prominent facial features are emphasized, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, so that amidst the predominantly abstract compositions it is still possible to make out the faces peering back. The chaotic atmosphere builds the structure of the faces by utilizing techniques such as layering and chiaroscuro to produce varying combinations of opaque and transparent color. Each piece of expressive abstract art is roughly 9″x12″, and a unique mix of emotions are portrayed in each portrait drawing.

For more colorful portrait art, view the abstract impressionistic drawings entitled Portraits and Faces Series 1 - Impressionistic Oil Pastel Drawings, or this Colorful Abstract Drawing of a Woman’s Face.

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Interview with artist Michael D. Edens
by Kelly Jones and Jamie Murdock
[KJ] Where are you from?
[MDE] Rochester, Minnesota, USA
[KJ] How old were you when you decided to make a career out of your artwork?
[MDE] Art is my hobby; I currently work in the closely related field of advertising and marketing, however art has always [...]

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I just wanted to post that I’ll be taking a new approach to this art blog. Instead of increasing the number of existing art galleries on the site, I’m going to post daily sketches and completed art works here in the blog. Basically it’s just easier to maintain and feels like a more organic and consistent method of publishing my art.

Existing blog entries will be categorized in a new section entitled “Out In the World of Art“, and the new posts will begin soon. Enjoy.

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MDE-ART.com is continuing its commitment to showcasing artists, art news, and inspiring galleries and art found online. I have added this art blog as a way to conveniently keep you updated, informed, and share little gems of amazing artwork that exist all around the planet. I hope you will be as excited as I am about the treasures in store for you, so bookmark this blog and stop back soon to see the wonders of the online art world.

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