Ballpoint art

As an art medium back in vogue, ballpoint pen has been proven to be a versatile tool with infinite possibilities. Characterized by its low-cost, light and convenient traits, they are particularly handy for sketch work. Some artists even need little or merely no preparation for the sketching. An impromptu creation with ballpoints is appealing as it enables an artist to record immediately his/her sudden creative urges. Ballpoint artworks are marked by a strong sense of line and a distinct contrast between light and shade. Ballpoint Art: Complexity from Simplicity features 30 ballpoint artists who are creating distinctive and expressive drawings. In this book, you can appreciate how these artists inject new live to ballpoint pens through drawings. You can further explore the methods they used and their personal connections to the pen through detailed interviews included.