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Inspiration Station Richard Ewing

Ive been following Richard Ewing on his blog Visual Cogitations since I started blogging, about three years ago. I am a big fan of his style and his ongoing Coffee Mugs series. I was curious and asked him about the Coffee Mugs, because I was wondering if these caricatures are all based on real people. I wasnt disappointed: they are!
He told me that these drawings are his way to practice his fluidity. No pencils and erasers, just straight pen drawings. He bikes to his favourite coffee shop a few times a week, buys a large coffee and a cookie and then sits down with his sketchpad and a pen. Then he looks for people with interesting mannerisms, appealing body positions and captivating facial features.
I love that. There is truly inspiration to be found everywhere, especially public places!
Because Richard always visits the same coffee place, he has regulars showing up in his Coffee Mugs. I didnt know this until I asked him about it, but I now will sure be looking for those in his posts!










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