Sketches

Today some small sketches from my sketchbook of friends from 2005-2006. I really like using ink in life drawing and in these sketches I was trying to limit my normally very colourful pallet. I prefer portraiture over drawing large groups and crowds. I find it more interesting to focus on the individual and try to bring out their personality and also on the atmosphere of their surroundings. I like to focus on the effects of lighting to create mood aswell. I also enjoy trying to capture a likeness. To this extent I often ignore what would be considered proper proportions in order to be more true to the subjects and their personaltities.