The Cheap Pen Challenge! by anahata.c

2D • Illustration • posted on Jan 03, 2009

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There are some artists here who do wonderful work with cheap pens. Well, last night some friends decided we should draw with Bics. (I'd just been in the gallery of Demented_She_Penguin who does wonderful work with those little buggers, so I decided to give it a shot...) Well... I used one ball pt & one felt. The drawings are a litttttttle heavy, but hey, I haven't used Bics in an eon! (I gotta blame someone...) However: I won a contest for consuming the most ink in a drawing since the 1400s. The prize: A drawing by their dog! (For real: Their dog did a drawing with her paw! I'll upload it tomorrow, it's a knockout...)

* * * * * * Those are ornaments, btw: The first 2 are from a church; the last is just me... Hope you're enjoying your New Year! And thanks for all your visits & support, they're greatly appreciated! Happy January everyone, Mark

Comments (15)

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nikolais

7:09AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

a stunning fave, Mark. a special compliment on the choice of the hue and the well-balanced compo. noteworthy is the vertical downward acceleration. Nikolay

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magnus073

7:34AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Mark I must agree with the gentleman above as this is stunning. You make light of your work with Bic's here but for me it is incredible that you can create such amazing images from such a simple device. These drawings remind me of one's you might see from long ago done in a classic style. I can't wait to see what the dog comes up with. Most important I hope your feeling better my friend.

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helanker

7:49AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

OHHH! Idont have to tell you, that I luuv your drawings. And with BIC´s AHH MAAAN! You make me drooling for drawing again. This is incredible. More!!! More!! please! My fingers start itching for drawings. Havent been using a pencil or a brush for weeks.

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odie

9:36AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

OH how wonderful. Gee, Mr. Bic you are going to get rave reviews for this. Very well done! The rose - but of course!! And what else?? Excellent.

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beachzz

10:49AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Another automatic smile here. FIrst, just the title had me grinnin, then your drawings, cuz I knew where we were goin, then your narrative!! Now, I'm even chuckling-- But let me tell you, it doesn't matter what I use to draw, it always looks like something else (someday I'll you about the tree and the cow), so I'm always so impressed by whatever else someone can do.

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lyron

12:14PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Fantastic work!!

KenyaRose

8:09PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Thanks for the educational bic program LOL. I thought the challenge was like my challenges always grapping a dried up pen ;-)

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amota99517

10:05PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

These are great. I love the bottom one with the cross hatching. It gives your drawing wonderful character and depth. It reminds me of a beautiful interpretation of a rose. Awesome work and congrats on using the most ink. Can't wait to see your price.

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tennesseecowgirl

10:59PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

WHAT? you did this with a pen... hmmm ok I have a pen right here, let me try that and get back to you LOL... on second thought I think I will stick to my camera. Stunning stuff Mark. Keep up the fantastic work its a joy to view!!

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