That Evil Magician - ink drawings
Two renderings of that Evil Magician
pen/brush and ink, 4/11/08
Curses to the sinister Tax Man, that diabolical prestidigitator who makes money vanish into thin air, particularly when you’re self-employed.
This one was supposed to be dramatic and over the top, so I thought an ink wash might serve it better. A true master of the pen could probably achieve the required moodiness with just line, but I’m still working on it. Then again, the brush is a LOT faster.
May April 15, (tax day in the States,) pass you by without financial harm or frustration.
Wow, I can’t decide which I like better. Both have their appeal and focus. I guess it depends on what you’re going for. If you’re going for a more “vintage” look, my money’s on the straight up ink drawing. But for a more current book/game illustration, the right.
You can’t go wrong with either my man, great work.