Artists that draw: R. Crumb

R. Crumb. Ink on paper. 1977.

After researching some of Crumbs work, I have come to realize that he was really out there. His preferred medium of ink, which is typical of most comic cartoonists, allows for his style to stand out. A good example of his distinctive style is pictured above. His use of ink allows for lines that seem to move when looking at them. Crumbs' crosshatching creates dark areas which do not completely fade out. this creates large areas of white that allow for the t.v. to stand out. The exaggeration of human features and the mechanical hands create a hellish atmosphere.