Mark Zlotnikov: Drawings

My name is Mark Zlotnikov.  I am 88 years old and a retired Power Plant Mechanical Engineer.  I spent the last 10 years of my working life working for GE in Schenectady, NY.  I retired when I was 73. Very soon, I got the feeling that, to stay alive, I needed to find something to fill the emptiness.

I had skiing in my heart. But it was only 3-4 short winter months. Plus, good health was required. By the way, I am looking for skiing partners!

Then, I had the idea to try drawing. I purchased a few books, drawing paper, and a few pencils. I started to draw. I took a few drawing lessons for adults in Brookline and Newton High Schools. Those lessons and teachers were great.

Basically, I copy photographs and sometimes the portraits of the Big Masters.  My “darling” tools are soft pencils and Water-soluble Wax Pastel Crayons.

Please take a look at a few of my drawings and let me know what you think about them.

I hope you will enjoy it.

With love and great respect,

Mark Zlotnikov