A while ago, due to a broken wrist, I was forced to take the bus to work. There were some interesting characters that ended up in my sketchbook — here’s a couple of them:
This guy seemed to have a bit of a mental problem. You know the forever-smiling-into-the-distance guy? Yeah, that.
More people… The busdriver in particular looked like he was about to make an end to his life — every morning.
Housewife on her way to shop, shy girl, loudmouthing homeless person.
The “I’m an intellectual, leave me alone” man and a cute, relaxed black girl.
Oh and the wrist is fine again now, thank you.
Love ’em! Nice linework and crop composition. Very ballsy, as well — I fear for my physical safety whenever I think of sketching in public.
Thanks! Matter of fact I didn’t draw these on the spot — I drew them from memory at home. Sketching in public, especially with my drawing style, would indeed be rather ballsy! :)
wow! those are great characters!
You drew these from memory? I’m even more impressed. You really succeeded in capturing the “essence” of their characters with these in some simple strokes. Nice.