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Old man and the sea..Of ink

Self portrait

54 total reviews 
Comment from sonshine


Wow, Mark this deserves a 6 in my eyes even if I've seen it over and over on your profile;) I'm so glad that you shared this and that I went far enough back into my messages to see this! I look at this Art Piece and have to tell you, Mark but I don't see ANY flaws in this one.. you did it perfectly:) Great designs, characters, coloring..loll's and using ALL the space that you have:) Great job on this and on ALL of your Art Pieces that I've had the pleasure in seeing:) Thanks Mark, I'll be back!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jan-2014
    (bowing) thanks for the awsome review
reply by sonshine on 12-Jan-2014
    I enjoy you're Art;) It was well deserved!!
Comment from Marie REID


I like the way everyone you are thinking about is popping up from every direction. Nicely framed with good choice of colours and variation of characters.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jan-2014
    thanks for the excellent review
Comment from Tony B


I recognize this as your avatar, I recognize you patented MK moon, when I review your work I hear music of Hendrix, Van Heflin, Mountain and a whole host of great American artist.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    or cream..small faces...wet willie.. iron butterfly, steppenwolf..oh the list endless but it all spells great music..wink. thanks bro for ur support and the great review
Comment from Lucien van Oosten


I think you use the media very well and with a good deft of hand. I like the style you crated using the media. Your use of color's is good and well thought out in this composition.
I do miss your chimp Avatar in this self portrait. Still the drawing, with all its imagery and the write up do speak to who you are.

I am humbled by you mentioning of my name, I am deeply honored to have been of help. I wish you all the success in the future and plan on seeing more of your work.
Happy New Year, and keep me coming, yea hear... Cheers!!!

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    ty penmaster..things r starting to open up with some writers and not counting let me get on paper quick b4 i forget drawing as im sure that u can relate.wink. thanks for the help and great review.(bowing)
reply by Lucien van Oosten on 01-Jan-2014
    yes, I can relate.
    should have read "keep em Coming"
    cheers!!1
    Lucien
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    oh trust me..i treated that as a mistype.wink.lol
Comment from marlak25


Great story and as always, Fine job on detail and expression, creativity and technique. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    appreciate the inspiration as well..ill see something from the photography that sparks my interest or reference too..so ur creativity does spark mine..wink. thanks for the great review.
Comment from wrjart


Superb technique and artistic vision. Your drawing exhibits a high level of skill and insight and a pleasure to view. Including a composite drawing of characters from FAR members shows extraordinary effort as a team player. Excellent attention to detail in both colors and shadows and a wonderful way to begin the new year. Congratulations!

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    ty and thanks for the excellent review...more coming..wink
Comment from helvi2



Hi MK,

I'm glad you stuck with what you wanted. I thnk the artist knows where their heart lies and that's what makes their work unique. I like where your imagination goes. YOU definitely know your way around sharpies. I think the detail is amazing! It's lots of fun to view too!
:o) Helvi

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    if i stirred an emotion from any of my work, then i have done my job. as an illustrator, initial impact is so important in my opinion..the viewer should be able to get the jest of the creation by the 1st few seconds it is viewed..extra detail and all the other small stuff which is icing on the cake.oh there is more coming i assure ya..thanks for the excellent review.
reply by helvi2 on 01-Jan-2014
    You definitely have "initial impact" down! If we the viewer, didn't see something through your art that touched us somehow ,we wouldn't review. WE also like the icing of a talented artist! :o) Helvi
Comment from Shamblen


Nice to finally meet Mr. Sharpie. You have a great talent Sir. I wish I had a tenth of your artistic ability. Hanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    glad i have entertain ya..ill be like those old tv shows.."stay tuned for new episodes.."..wink. thanks for the excellent review and may u have a happy and successful new year(thumbs up)
Comment from cainse


Your style so recognizable, so talent filled as to strike one with awe Your imagination beyond description. MK, you've done it again. Kudos. cainse

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    thanks cainse and appreciate ur support and so happy that i have entertained u in the past. as far the future.. i think of the line from scarlet ohara from the movie "gone with the wind"...."tomorrow is a brand new day"..so true! everyday of our life is a brand new day..wink. thanks for the excellent review..look forward to ur great work as well in 2014.(thumbs up)
Comment from Eigle Rull


This is cool. You look pretty much like I pictured you except without the glasses. I almost got off on a writing frenzy about what I saw in the illustration. Back to the review...

The sky I like. The moon I like too - it has what look like mountains and craters and it's surrounded by a blue glow, as if through a fog, or atmosphere. I love all the subjects in the piece; the lady, the little girl, maybe a boy on the other side in a space suit. There's a devilish looking creature touching your shoulder and someone below him holding a tennis racket. There's a little robot saying "danger," and a dog that may be a Dash hound. I see a little football player (would look cool a bit smaller as a tattoo on your arm), ACDC music is good, and the light shines through. Excellent work, my friend. Very detailed and easy to see. I loved it.

Always with respect,





 Comment Written 31-Dec-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2014
    thanks dude for the great review.