Empire State of Pen

Empire State of Pen is a viral time-lapse film I created in 2012, documenting the process of drawing New York City through an intricate, evolving cityscape rendered entirely in pen. The film captures the intensity, patience, and accumulation of line that defines my practice, revealing how thousands of small marks build into a larger portrait of the city. Widely shared online, it offered audiences a rare glimpse into the rhythm and physicality of drawing, helping introduce my work to a global audience and marking a pivotal moment in my career.

I am happy to offer this drawing as a Giclee Print, measuring 40x27.5" in an edition of 175

This print is unframed.

Some press for Empire State of Pen

"The skyline of New York City is filled with so much detail, character and history, that taking it all in is quite the challenge.Drawing it is another story, however. Hence our dropped jaws in the face of Patrick Vale's timelapse video"
Huffington Post

“This is one alien in New York who will certainly be welcomed back. London based artist Patrick Vale has become an internet sensation after posting a stunning time-lapse video shot as he sketched the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Empire State Building.”
Daily Mail

“After marveling at the final illustration at the end of the time-lapse clip, we were hooked and wanted to see more of Vale!”
Architecture Daily

“it’s staggering to watch his work take shape before your eyes. Even condensing this feat into 80 seconds doesn’t detract from the ridiculous level of skill involved – in fact it heightens your appreciation of the scale of this undertaking. Well done Patrick sir!”
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“Vale’s “Empire” is an act of bravura, and as such, it’s exceedingly enjoyable to watch him map out the geography that unfolds south of the Empire State Building. In keeping with Vale’s other work, the line work is willfully scraggly, imperfect without being whimsical or cute.”
Architizer