Recent Ballpoint Pen Sketches

Some recent sketches. All of the originals are for sale on demand (info@benheine.com). You can view the works in progress at this link. Prints and derivatives are available here. All pictures: © 2014 Ben Heine

Zapatones - The Pilgrim
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A great looking pilgrim I met in front of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain) at the very end of my 700 km walk. His name is Zapatones and he is a well known living monument in Santiago. The scallop shell on the man's hat has long been the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. It is often found on the shores in Galicia. Over the centuries the scallop shell has taken on mythical, metaphorical and practical meanings, even if its relevance may actually derive from the desire of pilgrims to take home a souvenir.

The Way of St. James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times, together with Rome and Jerusalem (read more). The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX11, provided by Samsung Electronics. Co., Ltd.

Me taking the photo of the old man:

© 2011 - Ben Heine

8 - Pencil Vs Camera for
Art Official Concept

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An old man thinking about his past life...
If you wish, you can view some details here.

© 2011 - Ben Heine

Listen to Me
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An old man playing in a street of Athens, Greece.

© 2011 - Ben Heine

Papy Blues

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He is one of the best street singers in the world. That old and
talented man is playing almost everyday in the centre of Brussels.
He has become a living monument in the city, everybody loves him!
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Please, also have a look at the following video
showing him playing 2 of his favourite songs!
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The above photos and video have been captured with the Samsung NX10,
which has been provided to me by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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© 2010 - Ben Heine