ArtistMark Powells talent with a ballpoint pen is unquestionable.
Since then, Powell has tried to save antique paper products to upcycle them for his art.
Powell’s designs range from haunting to harmonious.
Many of his sketches stare ahead with blank expressions and tilted heads, silently looking back at the viewer.
Other pieces feature animals, from serene songbirds to a pair of elephants with entwined trunks.
The people he draws are powerfully human, each with their own unique story to tell.
If you would like one of Powell’s original sketches, they can be purchased on hiswebsite.
you’re free to also keep up with the artist’s journey on hisInstagram.
Brighton-based artist Mark Powell is known for his gripping pen drawings on vintage ephemera.
The artist isn’t limited to human subjects, either.
Much of his work features birds and other creatures.
