"Northbound" digitally photographed. 11" x 14" Pencil on paper.
One of the earliest stages of Northbound.
The method I use is very similar to, but obviously not the same as, what's called sight-size drawing: an old method used when drawing from life. I only trace my own sketches or drawings when I do trace.
Click to enlarge. With the fourth season of The Glenn Gould Portrait Project approaching the end "Northbound", the most elusive piece so far, remains unfinished. The background is the main source of this reluctance, I believe, but this too will come to its end. The entire composition will be available when finished.
Pencil on paper.
Needn't to say much about it. The Man is in the eye of the beholder.