Inspiration Station - Richard Ewing

I've been following Richard Ewing on his blog Visual Cogitations since I started blogging, about three years ago. I am a big fan of his style and his ongoing 'Coffee Mugs' series. I was curious and asked him about the 'Coffee Mugs', because I was wondering if these caricatures are all based on real people. I wasn't disappointed: they are!
He told me that these drawings are his way to practice his fluidity. No pencils and erasers, just straight pen drawings. He bikes to his favourite coffee shop a few times a week, buys a large coffee and a cookie and then sits down with his sketchpad and a pen. Then he looks for people with interesting mannerisms, appealing body positions and captivating facial features.
I love that. There is truly inspiration to be found everywhere, especially public places!
Because Richard always visits the same coffee place, he has 'regulars' showing up in his Coffee Mugs. I didn't know this until I asked him about it, but I now will sure be looking for those in his posts!