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Minimalist Marker Drawings

Artist Niall McClelland Creats Absrtact Art Using Only Sharpies

— December 10, 2013 — Art & Design
Canadian artist Niall McClelland's most recent series of work has left some positively dumbfounded and wide eyed. The Toronto based artist has create a line of beautifully colorful portraits using sharpies only.

Based in Toronto, McClelland has always had a hunger for art and all things beautiful that have perked his creative interest. Growing up, Niall spent a lot of his summers in Ireland where the vast green lands and scenery inspired some of his intricate masterpieces. Though all of his artwork is remarkable, his newest line of work is absolutely breathtaking. These faint color portraits feature fine lines that almost look too good to have been done by a single human hand. In addition to the fineness of the lines, each one is drawn out using a single sharpie.

Niall McClelland has truly outdone himself with his latest drawings.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Art - Explore the rise of minimalist art as artists like Niall McClelland create impactful and intricate works using limited resources.
2. Single Medium Art - Discover the disruptive innovation opportunities of creating art using only a single medium, such as Niall McClelland's use of sharpies for his colorful portraits.
3. Fine Line Techniques - Uncover the trend of fine line techniques in art and how artists like Niall McClelland achieve stunning results with precise and delicate strokes.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Art industry professionals can explore the growing demand for minimalist art and the potential of single medium artworks to captivate audiences.
2. Stationery - The stationery industry can explore the opportunities of partnering with artists like Niall McClelland to promote and develop products specifically designed for fine line techniques.
3. Fine Arts Education - Educators in fine arts can incorporate fine line techniques, like those used by Niall McClelland, into their curriculum to teach students new methods of artistic expression.
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