New drawing, "Why you should always sit at a table, rather than a booth, with a clear view of the door," at Twist:
A TWIST OF NOIR
Sakura micron pens on a sketchpad. I almost painted it, but decided to go with lines and heavy blacks. Still undecided whether I should do greyscale or straight B&W on this kind of image. Black and white, I think, if I can pull it off. There are an infinite variety of effects you can achieve with straight B&W. Not always logical or accurate--often stylized, suggestive, even surreal--but my primary concern is eliciting a reaction, not winning a prize for photo-realism.
I'm reminded of Cornell Woolrich, one of the progenitors of Noir. His stories were often contrived, overwrought, at times nonsensical, but he dragged you into the heart of his existential nightmare and didn't let up until you almost couldn't stand it.
Finishing up a new BBTF today. Have another ready. Keeping an eye out, while I wait for details on an upcoming illustration.
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It's a beaut!
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