Castles Built of Sand
Sold- 2025
- Ballpoint pen drawing on a 1945 map
- Original
- Signed by the artist
- 96cm x 70cm
- Sold framed
- Drawing is protected by a UV protective matt varnish spray
"I use a biro because it's the simplest and most readily available tool to hand. I hope that means that it might encourage others to get creative if they normally wouldn't – you don't need an easel and oil paints to be an artist after all." – Mark Powell
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Mark Powell – Castles Built of Sand
With the humble Bic Biro as his tool of choice, Brighton-based Powell creates intricate portraits on antique documents. His favoured subjects are the elderly, a natural fit for the paper he uses and his detailed style: postmarks and typography merge with pen strokes to create a captivating whole. In contrast, Powell's paintings (on cardboard and other found materials) exhibit street art and advertising influences while maintaining extraordinary detail.
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