Pensive Man

Marcus Lim · 04-16-2005, 04:16 AM

Hi guys,
This is a charcoal piece i did recently in A3 size drawing pad. I did this while taking an hour break from painting, and i thoroughly felt refreshed from doing it!

I've learnt so much from artists here, who have selflessly given their best criticisms and encouragement. This piece is my tribute to these folks! I couldn't have done it without you.

Jimmie Arroyo · 04-16-2005, 11:30 AM

This has a great energy to it, good thing you only had an hour. Overworking can lose it's spontaneity.

Michele Rushworth · 04-17-2005, 12:06 AM

Nice character study. Reminds me of all the ones Rembrandt used to do.

Marcus Lim · 04-17-2005, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback

What Jimmie just mentioned, reminds me of something i read in an art magazine: that with limited time, one often is being forced to abandon all technical awareness, and merely to paint/draw in their truest nature. I have Jimmie to thank for that reminder!

Julie Deane · 04-18-2005, 06:22 PM

Hi Marcus -

Nice job - very effortless feeling. Feels fresh and lifelike.

Jen Reinstadler · 04-20-2005, 01:05 AM

Dang! It's too bad more people don't want their portraits drawn like this! This is a real drawing. Nice.

Marcus Lim · 04-21-2005, 09:59 PM

Yeah, i do think more people should want to have portraits like this...that'll be great!

Lon Haverly · 05-26-2005, 06:55 PM

This is an excellent portrait in my view! It is expressive, stylish and original.

Marcus Lim · 05-26-2005, 08:40 PM

Thanks Lon,
I'm glad you liked it.