India ink on ink paper. Original size approx 5x7 inches.
More of a concept than anything else, I got it in my head that the idea of being able to unzip the spine from the bottom up to let out the negative would make an interesting image.
I am not familiar with his work off the top of my head but I'll have to look him up! I just enjoy the occasional splatty ink. :)
He's best known for illustrating childrens stories...
Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark
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Trianine
This style of inking reminds of the work of Stephen Gammel. Whether or not he was an inspiration, this is a very fun style to play with.