Ballpoint Pen Drawing

Draw using a ballpoint pen.  Pick a subject and draw with a ballpoint pen.  

Here is a drawing I made today.
Tip: Keep lighter areas light by using fewer lines or dots. Make areas dark by using more lines, dots, or by simply coloring in the areas. 

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