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Creating the Eyecon “The Stinging Policeman”
It started with a late-night scroll through concert footage—sweat-slicked performers, crowds lost in adoration. I sketched the eye first, my preferred approach, letting the persona emerge organically. Hours blurred into dawn; charcoals smudged, pastels built depth. When it was finally finished and I stepped back, I felt two things at once: pride and unease.
Mark East
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Creating Stunning Portraits: The Eyecon Singer Edition
Looking for a dynamic and striking way to showcase a subject using pastel and charcoal on black paper? Art tutorial, by Art-Marco
Mark East
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Coping with Pet Loss: Remembering Your Faithful Companion Through Custom Art
Have you recently lost a beloved pet—a loyal dog, cat, or other faithful companion—who was more like family than just an animal?
Mark East
Jan 15, 20255 min read
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