Pirate sketches!

My friend Arthur Whittam (aka Cascabel) courteously agreed to let me use him as a reference for some drawing/painting  studies, along the lines of the Golden Age of Illustration. I was so excited - I've always considered Cascabel "The Pirate's Pirate," and he is a perfect for the project.
Stay tuned - there will be more to come!!! 

A small color study.  I liked the
light with the sun setting.
Cascabel 01
Pilot Hi-Tec C brown pen and
Pentel Aquash water brush pen
with gouache, 3 x 5"

Isn't he the perfect subject?
Another small sketch
Cascabel 02
Pilot Hi-Tec C brown pen and
Pentel Aquash water brush pen
3x5"