James Mylne
Ballpoint Photorealism | Bic Biro | Precision, Control, Iconic Detail
James Mylne is a British artist and leading figure in photorealistic ballpoint art - known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a simple biro. Working in black ink on white paper, his drawings demand absolute precision: every mark is permanent, and every image builds slowly over hundreds of hours. The results are astonishingly detailed, graphic, and unmistakably his.
Mylne held Europe’s first solo exhibition of photo-realistic ballpoint art in 2008, and has since exhibited internationally in New York, LA, Paris, Milan, and London. His collaborations range from Microsoft Surface and BIC to high-profile figures like Bill Wyman and Terry O’Neill. His drawing of Girl with the Pearl Earring has attracted over 750,000 views on YouTube - a viral testament to the patience and focus behind his work.
Each piece is sealed with a custom fixative developed to preserve the ink’s integrity. No mistakes. No retakes. Just pure control, and the steady pursuit of technical perfection.
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