City Lights Are Calling—Hatchling Leatherback Turtle

Carel P. Brest van Kempen

India ink on bristol board
7" × 7" (18cm × 18cm)

My artwork usually begins with a concept, then proceeds with

a series of compromises. I refine a few simple pencil
sketches, done without reference, into a composition that
seems to work, then gather reference materials to correct