The Classics | Johnandert

The Classics

Going through old drawings is a bit like cleaning out old closets and drawers. It's so easy to get distracted.
Here are some samples from my early days as an artist. More to come. Enjoy!

Pen & Ink on Bristol, 5" x 7.25", circo 1994

Pen & Ink on paper, 11" x 14", circa 1990

In the collection of Murat Recevik

Pen & Ink on bristol, 11" x 14", circa 1994

Brush & Ink on bristol, 11" x 14", circa 1992

Pen & ink on bristol, 14" x 17", circa 1995

In the collection of Michelle Couture

Pen, brush, & ink on bristol, 9" x 12", circa 1995

In the collection of Elspeth Slayter Recevik

Pen & ink on paper, 9" x 12", circa 1992

Pen & ink on paper, 9" x 13"
circa 1992

I went through a long period where I'd emulate a block print effect with pen & ink. It never occurred to me to make an actual block print.

Pen, brush, ink on bristol, 11" x 14", circa 1992

This charcoal sketch - and the gouache painting that followed it - were one of the few times I addressed the AIDS epidemic directly on myself.