Black Comedy Heads
1993
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1993
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Black Comedy Heads is a 1993 by David Reekie, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows two bald men with big heads and wide-open mouths, like they’re shouting or laughing. Their faces are simple but exaggerated—big noses, thick lips, and smooth, shiny skin. One wears a dark shirt with a collar, the other a lighter one with a hint of red under the arm. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines and shading to show light and shape. The artist left some areas rough, making the faces feel alive and a little messy. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
