"create an original cover illustration forLittle White Lies magazine, depicting the main character of one of our five favourite films of 2011,"

I chose the movie Drive by danish director Nicolas Winding Refn because I think it's great and it gave me the chance to work in a different medium than I'm used to.

The main character played by Ryan Gosling has a dangling toothpick hanging in his mouth throughout the film. He's the strong silent type who lets his fist do most of the talking but also a thoughtful gentleman who's precision in driving race cars and getaway cars gives him a very sharp yet graceful image. Like toothpicks neatly placed in order to create this portrait.