I Draw With A Black Ball Point Pen – Each Portrait Takes From 50 To 100 Hours

I only use black ballpoint pen (biro). Each drawing can take between 50 – 100 hours of intense focus (I can’t just rub this out!)

I like to focus on portraiture – capturing emotion is the aim. You may notice I am a big fan of the old movie icons. I hope you guys like them.

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Marilyn

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Check out a time-lapse creation video of this drawing.

Marlon

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Jade & Chloe

I Draw With A Black Ball Point Pen - Each Portrait Takes From 50 To 100 Hours

Yin & Yang

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Man In The Mirror

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Audrey

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Lydia

I Draw With A Black Ball Point Pen - Each Portrait Takes From 50 To 100 Hours

Stan

I Draw With A Black Ball Point Pen - Each Portrait Takes From 50 To 100 Hours

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Johann studied Art History in Brighton but left prior to completion to focus his energies on his own art. He is a self-taught Greenwich born and bred Biro Artist. Using only biros, Johann bridges the gap between the 'Image' and photo-realism to produce distinct and arresting pieces. Photographic restraints have given way to a beautiful interpretation that only a craftsman can create. The photographic detail coupled with the individual craftsmans

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