Jacob Everett creates these amazing black and white portraits using only a black ballpoint pen. While some of us may etch a few pictures of cats or stick figures when bored at work, these intricate images take doodling to a whole other level.
The Bradford-based artist etches images of well-known popular culture icons such as rappers Jay-Z and Tupac using a simple black Biro. Some of the faces depicted in the portraits are homeless people from the streets of the artist's home town. The weather beaten faces of these men are perfectly suited to the incredibly detailed, cross-hatched etchings. The artist's portraits seem to capture the essence of the people he has drawn.
Rarely do you see such character shining through in a painted portrait—these etched ballpoint masterpieces will certainly leave an impression on the viewer.
What's Driving This Trend
- Biro Art
- The trend of creating intricate art using only a black ballpoint pen, which can disrupt the traditional art industry.
- Detailed Portraiture
- The trend of incorporating intricate details in portraiture, opening opportunities for digital and consumer technology industries.
- Humanizing Homelessness
- The trend of using art to humanize and bring awareness to social issues, which can disrupt the non-profit and advocacy industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Jacob Everett's weathered pen portraits form a new niche for traditional art forms, leading to new markets and product innovation.
- Technology
- Digital tools can help facilitate the intricate details in portrait art, with opportunities for disruption in the graphic design and consumer technology industries.
- Social Advocacy
- The use of art to shed light on social issues and humanize the homeless population presents opportunities for non-profit organizations and advocacy groups to advance their agenda.
