This is a pen drawing of an Old Man that was sketched in 1999. It is somewhat of a portrait, but it doesn’t focus on the face, rather the whole body and posture of the man. Light squiggly lines where used to quickly sketch in the body, with heavy crosshatching used to depict shadows and shapes. His hunched back and downward gaze help to reinforce the contemplative nature of the old man, as he slowly walks away from the viewer. Also, the drawing is approximately 9″ x 18″, and utilizes a slight wash of water to soften some of the crisp pen lines.
14 responses so far ↓
1 A Qayyum // Nov 18, 2007 at 11:54 pm
i am student.
i like drawing very much.
this is a great site.
2 MDE-ART.com // Nov 19, 2007 at 12:31 am
Thank you A Qayyum. I appreciate your comment.
3 art (bob) // Dec 11, 2007 at 6:20 am
Great drawing! It has such a great feel to it. I could easily see this as an illustration in a book or syndicated magazine.
4 MDE-ART.com // Dec 11, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Thanks for your comment bob, I appreciate it.
5 Annie-Liz // May 20, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Great technique, it has the look and feel of a pen & ink drawing, but is softened by the shading and use of pencil.
6 MDE-ART.com // May 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Thank you Annie-Liz, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Your portrait work is fantastic, and I see you have an eye for capturing the beauty of light and atmosphere in each piece.
7 The KAB // Oct 13, 2008 at 5:06 am
nice 1!look like its a quik sketch,but its too good,i need to improve my sketching.theKAB,architecture student…
8 MDE-ART.com // Oct 13, 2008 at 9:16 am
Thanks The KAB,
You’re right, it was a fairly quick sketch that took maybe 10 minutes or so. Good luck with your architectural pursuits!
9 Capt_Poco // Nov 5, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Moody, yet contemplative, this one would be great for a wallpaper
10 MDE-ART.com // Nov 8, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Good idea, Thanks Capt_Poco!
11 onlyon // Apr 26, 2009 at 4:29 am
nice
12 MDE Art Blog // May 3, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Thanks, onlyon!
13 blaike // Jan 11, 2010 at 8:12 pm
hella dope
14 Chas Huffer // Nov 2, 2010 at 6:06 am
Would it be possible to use your picture sketch of an old man in our church magazine just for the one edition of 500 copies. It is so apt of an elderly fellow and will be used to enhance a piece of poetry in the magazine – of course we will enclose a byline under the sketch. Hopefully yours Chas Huffer (editor)
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