David Byrne Portrait (2024) Original Drawing by Paul Nelson-Esch

This is an original, full-colour portrait of David Byrne — visionary artist, boundary-pushing musician, and frontman of the iconic band Talking Heads.

Hand-drawn using a layered mix of pencil, marker, acrylic, and ink, the piece channels Byrne’s distinct charisma and offbeat creativity. The minimalist composition and bold contrasts reflect his ability to be both understated and electrifying — a visual nod to his unique artistic language.

Artwork Details:
• Medium: Mixed Media – Pencil, Marker, Pen & Ink
• Paper: Fabriano cartridge, Size A4 (21 x 30 cm /8.25"x11.75")
• Finish: Satin varnish
• Signed and dated by the artist
• Certificate of Authenticity included

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Materials used:

Pencil, ink, pen and marker.

Details:

• Drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 21 x 30 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 19 x 28cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: People and portraits