The stunning pictures, measuring up to 10ft high, were drawn by a rising star of the art world, Juan Francisco Casas. Casas, 31, can use up to four 14p ballpoint pens for a canvas and his works are already a sell-out at exhibitions.Formerly a traditional painter, Juan began the drawings three years ago based on photographs of nights out with his friends.
Casas said: "I guess it started off as a joke, to try and make something so realistic that people would think is a photo. I also wanted to create it with something that everyone has - a Biro. I don't think it has ever been done before. For me it's not that different from painting. I was trying to show that it doesn't matter what material you use, it's what you do with it."
Casas only uses blue Bics and can get through several to make one drawing. He has just spent two weeks drawing his largest piece, which is 10ft high by 3ft wide.
The only drawback is that he can't erase any errors. He said: "Mistakes are the main problem. It's better if I make them at the beginning." (more at his website)
(Tx AN)
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