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The Matchbox Kingdom

#Sketchbook #BallpointPen #traditionalart

A photo detailed ballpoint pen drawing in a sketchbook depicting a sleeping fairy on a matchbox, surrounded by an assembled army of mice. The fairy lies peacefully under a blanket with her wings visible, her discarded clothes on the floor beside the matchbox. A cherry sits nearby, remnants of her dinner. Around her, an intricate mouse civilization has gathered: a shaman mouse observes her intently, soldier mice display varied reactions of fear and uncertainty, a female priest mouse stands with her servants gesturing to others as if announcing a prophecy. Additional details include a soldier mouse with a lizard familiar wearing a belt and carrying gears, and another mouse mounted atop a small passerine bird. The composition is densely detailed with numerous characters and interactions filling the space around the central sleeping figure, all rendered in black ballpoint pen with no preliminary sketch.
#TraditionalArt #sketchbook #ballpointpen
David Revoy
David Revoy  
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Stuck 4 hours at the train station yesterday, so I drew this entire world freehand with just a ballpoint pen. No pre-sketch, no plan, the story just appeared.
Full story on my blog: https://www.davidrevoy.com/article1134/the-matchbox-kingdom

The Matchbox Kingdom

David Revoy
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