Daredevil Sketch

A moody gem from the master of watercolor simplicity, Mr. Maleev! The piece is almost monochromatic and yet filled with depth. He wields transparency, color, and shape like a master chef, creating a perfect plate of emotion with minimal line-work. He's continually blurring the comic and fine art worlds in a sophisticated way. I can't get enough.

The best part is that I've been fortunate enough to chat with Alex in depth while he paints at shows. He's been most gracious in answering my many questions on technique peppered throughout his ENTIRE painting process. Truly a kind pro for a fan like myself, but also a fearless artist always exploring some new medium or technique. I've witnessed the magic happen before my eyes: "I stole this new paint/medium/paper/obscure tube of whoknowswhat from (insert comic artist name), let's see how it looks..." Spoiler, it always looks great. Probably just Bulgarian witchcraft and parlor tricks.

Thanks Alex!