After three days in Las Vegas attending a summit at one of the big hotels, I've decided to dedicate the next few days' posts to drawing inspired by what was my dad's favorite place on earth. Above is the seminal work by Ralph Steadman for the Hunter S. Thompson novel "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." It's a wonderful example of characterization and spontaneous ink splotchiness. But I think it also exhibits some amazing draftsmanship.
Enjoy an overview of some of Steadman's work in this video:
Steadman's ink work is so distinct, it inspired a font called "Deadman," which is downloadable here.
This video, from the Criterion Collection DVD of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, offers a glimpse into Steadman's technique, demonstrated by Steadman himself:
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