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Steven Preston
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📍 San Diego. 🇺🇸 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🟧
If you're into human-made art, we should follow each other. 🚫 AI 🚫 Fascism 🚫 Hate 🚫 MAGAts
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Don’t buy it!
We ain't buying it
November 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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I apologize to the folks who followed me for art. I put it aside for a minute while I write a book. Been wanting to, and saying I would do it since high school. I’m pushing 55. Time to ’put up or shut up’
September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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My face every time I see a nazi cyber truck
Gif of Lucille Ball making a face and saying eeeeeew
March 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 11.

Flashback

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #InkDrawing #Acrylic #Ink
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows an abstract portrait drawing done in acrylic marker and ink. The face is colored dark green and yellow with bright green lips. Facial features are curved shapes of red adorned with black lines and circles. There are 3 sold pink triangles and one hollow triangle. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 11 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Is there an internet sleuth art history nerd who can help me? I'm looking fo details on this particular piece of art attributed to Félix Del Marle, aka Aimé Félix Mac Del Marle ? I don't usually have much problem finding resources on the internet, but this one has me stumped. #stumped #arthistory
An abstract composition attributed to French artist Félix Del Marle cir 1925. Created during the Constructivist artistic movement, characterized by geometric shapes, parallel lines, and overlapping colors. The artwork conveys a sense of compositional balance through the interplay of rectangles and lines of different thicknesses and directions. Black and white portrait of French aritst Félix Del Marle, also known as Aimé Félix Mac Del Marle. Born: 1889 - Died: 1952
March 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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me in the national security group chat
Cartoonish word and thought bubbles expressing anger and symbols of danger
March 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 10.

Woman With a Fan

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilDrawing #ColoredPencil
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a pencil drawing done in colored pencil, of a woman with long braided hair fanning herself. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 10 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 9.

Looking Left

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch #PencilDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a pencil drawing of a group of four faces all looking left. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 9 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 8.

Play Our Song

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #InkDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration in abstract style by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows an abstract face with features comprised of music notes. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 8 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 7.

Stained Glass Window Affect

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #InkDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration in abstract style by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows an black ink drawing of a group of faces in a stained glass-like frame. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 7 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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I haven't posted lately cause I've been ill, feeling better now, so I'm back to drawing.

Faces 2025 Book Two, page 6.

Abstract Face on a Blue Plain

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #InkDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration in abstract style by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows an abstract portrait on a blue background. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 6 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Happy apple Pi Day
Digital illustration of an apple with the pi symbol
March 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 5.

Sometimes Screaming Helps

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a man screaming so hard that veins are visible in his neck and forehead. His eyes are closed and hair that appears to be blown back in the wind, and framed in a black outline. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 5 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 4.

V is for Vitamins, NOT Virus

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn political illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an environmental protection suit with a capital V on his forehead. Text above his head reads "V is for Vitamins NOT Virus". R.F.K. JR. is emblazoned on his chest. Kennedy, the Trump appointed Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who has long been an anti-vaccine activist, said last week that measles outbreaks were “not unusual,” and then on Sunday, he posted pictures of himself hiking above Coachella Valley in California. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 4 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 3.

Old Man

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch
A photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a portrait of an old man with deep wrinkles, curly hair, and a thick mustache. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 3 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 2.

Untitled

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch #Portrait #Impressionism
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a portrait of a young man with a mustache and wavy hair. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 2 Faces 2025 Book 2
March 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Slava Ukraini! A Tribute to Ukrainian Heroes

​“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

It's been 1,105 days since the Russian Invasion of #Ukraine.

🧵
A digital illustration of a large sunflower with a blue and yellow butterfly on a yellow background. Text at the top reads "Glory to Ukraine!" Text at the bottom reads "Glory to the heroes!" Originally designed in 2024 by artist Steven Preston of California USA
March 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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I haven't sketched anything for the past couple of days because I had Dr appointments and such, & went grocery shopping today 🙃 😐 😑 #EggPrices are stupid high in San Diego, even at the "discount" store.
Egg pricing at discount grocery in San Diego California $9.99 a dozen USD.
March 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Faces 2025 Book Two, page 1.

Self - still not good at realism. The eyes are terrible and my face isn't that round. (ref profile pic)

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #HumanMadeArt #ArtYear #PencilSketch #SelfPortrait
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a pencil sketch, self portrait, by San Diego artist, Steven Preston. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 1 Faces 2025 Book Two
March 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Revealing the cover of Faces 2025 Book Two. 50 fresh pages ready for sketching.

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #Expressionism #HumanMadeArt #Abstractart #DailyArt #ArtYear #InkDrawing
Photo of the cover of a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration in abstract style, by San Diego artist, Steven Preston. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text reads FACES 2025 BOOK TWO MARCH 1ST —
March 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Faces 2025 Book One, page 50. Last page of Book One!

Heavy On The Eyeshadow

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #Expressionism #HumanMadeArt #Abstractart #DailyArt #ArtYear
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration in abstract style by San Diego artist Steven Preston showing a person i purple and yellow. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 50 Faces 2025 Book 1
March 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Faces 2025 Book One, page 49.

Feeling Flat

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #Expressionism #HumanMadeArt #Abstractart #DailyArt #ArtYeaar #PencilDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn pencil illustration of a flat face in abstract style, by San Diego artist, Steven Preston. It is signed by the artist in a stylized signature composed of the letters S and P in the lower-right area of the image. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 49 Faces 2025 Book 1
February 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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I found this image of a 1914 cover of Judge magazine, with original cover art done by F.E. Outerbridge, while researching a different artist. It's minimalist, yet so impactful. I love it and just had to include it my Faces 2025 sketchbook.
1914 cover of Judge magazine by F.E. Outerbridge
February 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Faces 2025 Book One, page 48. Face No. 54/365
(some pages have more than one face.)

What Is The Answer?

Faces 2025 is my project to make at least 365 faces by the end of this year.

#Sketchbook #2025Goals #Faces2025 #Expressionism #HumanMadeArt #Abstractart #DailyArt #ArtYeaar #InkDrawing
Photo of a page in a top-bound spiral sketchbook shows a hand drawn illustration by San Diego artist Steven Preston. The page shows a face of a girl with green hair, a black hat and a red feathered decoration in the shape of a question mark. Hand written text at the bottom of the page reads, Page 48 Faces 2025 Book 1
February 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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I haven't made much art this past week cause I've been obsessed with my website build, so here's a fav of mine from April 2024

I always thought Eggplant was a funny word, so I wanted to imagine what an "Egg Plant" might look like.

Made in CorelDRAW.

#DigitalAart #ArtYear #Eggplant #Eggs
A digital illustration of a potted plant that blooms eggs instead of flowers.
February 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM