Dapper, 11x14 marker and watercolor on cotton paper by Kenney Mencher
FREE SHIPPING
This is an original work of art NOT a print
Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks
One of the things that I like about drawing, and I draw a lot, is that it allows me to experiment with mark making and composition. I feel that the marks and the visual texture are parallel to the physical texture that I get in my oil paintings. I often experiment with hatch marks and mark making in both media. They are kind of compliments to one another and so when I’m painting, I think about drawing and when I’m drawing, I think about painting. To that end I’ve started working on a series of marker drawings that I go over with acrylic and watercolor paint.
When I sit down to draw, I relish the freedom to explore subjects and experiment with techniques that may not be as feasible in oil. It's true that I discard or stash away just as many sketches as I create, as they don't always turn out as successful as I hope. But in the case of this particular piece, I feel confident in its execution.
The drawing itself is a veritable playground for my artistic imagination. I've taken care to incorporate elements of shading, mark making, and the human anatomy. As I worked, I found myself channeling the artistic spirit of Egon Schiele, a master of attenuated figures and mesmerizing contour lines.
The paper that this is painted on is called Rives BFK, which is a type of heavy cotton printmaking paper that won't degrade over time and should hold the color really well for at least fifty to one hundred years without fading, especially if this is framed behind glass.
The size is a standard US frame size and can be framed inexpensively. Try buying a frame on the net.
Warning these are the only sites authorized to sell my art:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kmencher
https://www.kenney-mencher.net/
http://www.kenney-mencher.com/
http://www.kenneymencher.com/
