Mars utilizes a fusion of pencil and ink sketching techniques to map the contours of the face, favoring a raw, monochromatic approach that emphasizes texture. The portrait relies on form dynamics, where heavy, dark strokes meet lighter, tentative lines to create a sense of physical weight and depth. This method allows the artist to explore the subject's features through a lens of immediacy, making the process of drawing as visible as the man himself.

By focusing on a singular subject, the artist highlights recognizable facial features through a continuous line style that feels both urgent and deliberate. The contrast between the stark black ink and the white background brings a vibrant energy to the study, grounding the man’s physical appearance in a tradition of direct, honest observation. The result is a portrait that feels less like a static image and more like a record of a person being seen.