Portrait of Cal Mullan - CHiPS Volunteer

Cal Mullan is a law student who is volunteering at CHiPS. I really like how this portrait came out. It's very simple, with a strong line, but also expressive. You feel like you know him.

This piece is part of my upcoming exhibition – The Faces of CHiPs - What if God lived in Gowanus? – a series of studies and portraits of the people of CHiPs, a soup kitchen/residence that has served my neighborhood for 50 years. All proceeds from sales of paintings and prints will be donated to CHiPs to further their mission.

This original 14" x 17"  pen and ink drawing is on strathmore drawing paper