Portrait of Freddie Mercury
Coloured pencil and ink pen on paper
48 x 33 cm (18.9 x 13 inches)
This portrait is entirely hand-drawn using coloured pencils and ink pen on Fabriano paper.
This original piece, a tribute to Freddie Mercury, the iconic leader of Queen, is part of a series of portraits created to honor the great icons of 20th-century rock music. The intention was to portray Freddie Mercury’s effort and commitment in singing, which is why I chose to emphasize the area around the eyes and mouth