Though it may not sound enticing, Brown wound up having a steady stream of customers.

Among his subjects that day was NYC resident Race Imboden, an American fencer and Olympic medalist.

These quick captions range from simple (zoe.

to poetic (eldridge.

moves with the wind.).

A year and a half later, Brown is still going strong.

The portraits are becoming somewhat of a movement, with people actively wanting thestreet artistto draw them…badly.

One person writes, I definitely want a portrait made next time I go to the Grand Bazaar!!

I’ll be looking for you.

And a past subject of Browns says, I loved my portrait!

Thanks for one of my favorite NY memories!

The portraits are also bringing joy to followers from afar.

Keep bringing the joy brother…Good work!

His funny and very direct approach has drawn crowds to his work.

In fact, people now seek him out to get their own really bad portrait.