Kalos, 9x12 inches, crayon on gray cotton paper, by Kenney Mencher
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My drawing Kalos is a 9x12-inch piece created with lithographic crayon on gray Rives BFK cotton paper. The choice of gray paper allows for a natural mid-tone, making it easier to create contrast between highlights and shadows. The drawing depicts a bearded man in profile, his head nearly touching the top of the horizontal picture plane, while his thick beard is cropped at the bottom. The composition is arranged to create balance and visual interest.
I used a hatching technique to develop form and depth, reminiscent of engraving methods. The crayon, typically used for lithography, lends itself well to this approach. Light and shadow are carefully rendered, with cross-hatching in the background and contour hatching across the facial structure to emphasize the planes of the forehead and cheekbones. For the mustache, I used a more freeform, curving stroke to add texture and movement.
This drawing connects to contemporary fashion and grooming culture, particularly within the beardo subculture—an informal community that appreciates and maintains facial hair as part of personal style. Over the past decade, beards have become a strong aesthetic statement, associated with masculinity, self-care, and identity. While facial hair trends have fluctuated historically, the modern appreciation for well-groomed beards has influenced fashion, media, and branding.
As an artist, I often explore the ways cultural identity and aesthetics intersect. This piece reflects both a personal and broader cultural interest in facial hair as a form of self-expression. By using traditional drawing techniques with a focus on texture and composition, I aim to capture both the physical presence of the subject and the broader cultural moment in which this style is prominent.
FREE SHIPPING
This is an original work of art NOT a print
Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks
The size is a standard US frame size and can be framed inexpensively. Try buying a frame on the net.
My drawing Kalos is a 9x12-inch piece created with lithographic crayon on gray Rives BFK cotton paper. The choice of gray paper allows for a natural mid-tone, making it easier to create contrast between highlights and shadows. The drawing depicts a bearded man in profile, his head nearly touching the top of the horizontal picture plane, while his thick beard is cropped at the bottom. The composition is arranged to create balance and visual interest.
I used a hatching technique to develop form and depth, reminiscent of engraving methods. The crayon, typically used for lithography, lends itself well to this approach. Light and shadow are carefully rendered, with cross-hatching in the background and contour hatching across the facial structure to emphasize the planes of the forehead and cheekbones. For the mustache, I used a more freeform, curving stroke to add texture and movement.
This drawing connects to contemporary fashion and grooming culture, particularly within the beardo subculture—an informal community that appreciates and maintains facial hair as part of personal style. Over the past decade, beards have become a strong aesthetic statement, associated with masculinity, self-care, and identity. While facial hair trends have fluctuated historically, the modern appreciation for well-groomed beards has influenced fashion, media, and branding.
As an artist, I often explore the ways cultural identity and aesthetics intersect. This piece reflects both a personal and broader cultural interest in facial hair as a form of self-expression. By using traditional drawing techniques with a focus on texture and composition, I aim to capture both the physical presence of the subject and the broader cultural moment in which this style is prominent.
FREE SHIPPING
This is an original work of art NOT a print
Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks
The size is a standard US frame size and can be framed inexpensively. Try buying a frame on the net.
My drawing Kalos is a 9x12-inch piece created with lithographic crayon on gray Rives BFK cotton paper. The choice of gray paper allows for a natural mid-tone, making it easier to create contrast between highlights and shadows. The drawing depicts a bearded man in profile, his head nearly touching the top of the horizontal picture plane, while his thick beard is cropped at the bottom. The composition is arranged to create balance and visual interest.
I used a hatching technique to develop form and depth, reminiscent of engraving methods. The crayon, typically used for lithography, lends itself well to this approach. Light and shadow are carefully rendered, with cross-hatching in the background and contour hatching across the facial structure to emphasize the planes of the forehead and cheekbones. For the mustache, I used a more freeform, curving stroke to add texture and movement.
This drawing connects to contemporary fashion and grooming culture, particularly within the beardo subculture—an informal community that appreciates and maintains facial hair as part of personal style. Over the past decade, beards have become a strong aesthetic statement, associated with masculinity, self-care, and identity. While facial hair trends have fluctuated historically, the modern appreciation for well-groomed beards has influenced fashion, media, and branding.
As an artist, I often explore the ways cultural identity and aesthetics intersect. This piece reflects both a personal and broader cultural interest in facial hair as a form of self-expression. By using traditional drawing techniques with a focus on texture and composition, I aim to capture both the physical presence of the subject and the broader cultural moment in which this style is prominent.
