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Drawings & Sketches :: While there are drawings that are finished artworks, drawing is often exploratory, with considerable emphasis on observation, problem solving and composition, often as a means of preparation for a painting, print layout or even website layout. The ability to draw is crucial in the problem solving process, whether you are creating a new product, or explaining an idea to clients. Drawings & Sketches :: While there are drawings that are finished artworks, drawing is often exploratory, with considerable emphasis on observation, problem solving and composition, often as a means of preparation for a painting, print layout or even website layout. The ability to draw is crucial in the problem solving process, whether you are creating a new product, or explaining an idea to clients.

All of the below drawings were created using traditional illustration techniques including pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencils and airbrush. There is a mixture of drawings from life and from photographic references. This group of images represents a select few that I believe to be exceptional within their contexts.

All content and design (c) 1999-2010 Ben Drolet, except where otherwise stated.

Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.
Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait ::11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.

Portrait :: 8" x 10" #2 pencil on Strathmore sketch pad with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 10" x 10" Ebony pencil on watercolor paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.
Portrait :: 8" x 10" #2 pencil on Strathmore sketch pad with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 10" x 10" Ebony pencil on watercolor paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.

Portrait :: 11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 8" x 10" Charcoal pencil on watercolor paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.
Portrait :: 11" x 17" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color. Portrait :: 8" x 10" Charcoal pencil on watercolor paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper with airbrush & colored pencil color.

Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper.
Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper. Portrait :: 11" x 14" Ebony pencil on canson paper.

Figure Drawing :: 11" x 14" Bic Pen on Strathmore sketch pad. 15 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 8" x 10" Charcoal on Strathmore sketch pad. 5 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on newsprint. 1 minute pose.
Figure Drawing :: 11" x 14" Bic Pen on Strathmore sketch pad. 15 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 8" x 10" Charcoal on Strathmore sketch pad. 5 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on newsprint. 1 minute pose.

Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" China Marker on newsprint. 10 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Marker, watercolor & wax on watercolor paper. 1 hour pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Watercolor on watercolor paper. 1 hour pose.
Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" China Marker on newsprint. 10 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Marker, watercolor & wax on watercolor paper. 1 hour pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Watercolor on watercolor paper. 1 hour pose.

Figure Drawing :: 11" x 14" Pencil on sketch pad. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on watercolor paper. 1 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on watercolor paper. 1 minute pose.
Figure Drawing :: 11" x 14" Pencil on sketch pad. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on watercolor paper. 1 minute pose. Figure Drawing :: 18" x 24" Charcoal on watercolor paper. 1 minute pose.


Life Drawing :: 11" x 14" #2 pencil on Strathmore sketch pad. Life Drawing :: 5" x 7" #2 pencil on textured paper. Life Drawing :: 8" x 10" #2 pencil on textured paper.
Life Drawing :: 11" x 14" #2 pencil on Strathmore sketch pad. Life Drawing :: 5" x 7" #2 pencil on textured paper. Life Drawing :: 8" x 10" #2 pencil on textured paper.


Sketches :: Various sketchbook images from the concept stage of the 'Late Again Ben' Children's Book. Sketches :: Various sketchbook images of a lion in motion. Sketches :: Various basic concept character sketches.
Sketches :: Various sketchbook images from the concept stage of the 'Late Again Ben' Children's Book. Sketches :: Various sketchbook images of a lion in motion. Sketches :: Various basic concept character sketches.

Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'. Sketches :: A character design for an animated cook book on the children's TV Show 'Clown Cookin'.. Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'.
Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'. Sketches :: A character design for an animated cook book on the children's TV Show 'Clown Cookin'.. Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'.

Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Space Kid'. Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'. Sketches :: A quick sketch, Bic Pen on sketch pad.
Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Space Kid'. Sketches :: A quick sketch from 'Late Again Ben'. Sketches :: A quick sketch, Bic Pen on sketch pad.
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