I was so enthralled with the HBO Series "Deadwood," it so inspired me to pick up the "pencil" to do this portrait of Custer. First of all, I am not a fan of this man, but isn't he posed for a wicked look or what? This "pencil" was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Matthew Brady.

The original is 8.5" x 10.75" overall. It is drawn on medium weight, hot press Crescent Illustration Board. German made Faber-Castell Drawing Pencils were used. The majority of the "pencil' was done with a #4 lead, while the remainder was darkened with a #6 and #8 leads. Total time to complete was 10 hours.