Mozambique smile

If this is another "draft-before-the-pencil-version" drawings, I don't think it'll go much further -- just like the previous one I did.  I've discovered the photographs of Icelander Gunnar Salvarsson and drawing from his photographs with the Pigma Micron is great fun (despite the unshakable guilt I feel for relying on someone else's vision -- I can't help it).  

Pigma Micron in sketchbook.

Comments

[Cubist Comix]

France, as always your drawing is amazing and wonderful.

[Ujwala]

absolutely gorgeous!

[Annette Strauch]

Hello! I like your artwork. I am just a researcher - my partner is a photographer: http://www.mrdgallery.com. We both live in Machynlleth but we'd like to move away from here. I really like the Mozambique smile - & your vehicles, also your "everyday matters".
Kind regards and I will look on your great blog again.
Annette

[Laura Emler]

France,
I have subscribed to your artwork here for only a few months. I discovered your works in Danny Gregory's "An Illustrated Life". What genius you have in your keen observation powers. I cannot tell you how inspirational your work is to a humble beginner. The "Mozambique smile" is another example of your exceptional talent. Many thanks for bringing such beautiful work into the world and sharing it.

[Sandy]

And What a fabulous face it is!!

[Stephen Gardner]

These last two studies are both outstanding. To pull off that kind of sensitivity with a pen is truly remarkable. Great jobs both. Have I ever mentioned that you are a born illustrator?

[wagonized]

Thank you, Salvador, Ujwala, Annette, Laura, Sandy and Stephen for your comments!

[Mark Schumack]

I love your portraits, especially when you post the photographic source. Your site is VERY inspiring!