This was shot with a 4 x 5 Graflex Super-D in Akihabara, Tokyo. I think I lost 8 pounds that week. If you want to get into shape fast. Eat tons of Japanese food (ie. fish and vegetables) then walk up and down Tokyo's super steep subway station stairs all day with over 25lbs of camera gear hanging from your neck.

Old still life drawing...15 years later.

 

My early drawings are now becoming a big influence on my personal/figure/portraits.