Gig-going York artist draws 'crazy crowds'from mosh pit

Most people can't even hold a drink when they're among the crowd at the front of a gig - but for Yorkshire artist Sam Joesbury, being thrown around in the mosh pit is where he creates his best work.

at Leeds Festival and Kneecap, who were just crazy." He added: "I really love getting involved with some of the most crazy crowds.

He also loves drawing at gigs to shine a light on new music and grassroots venues - and while he loves hard rock, metal and rap, he credits his sister Grace with the indie music knowledge that helps him find new crowds to draw.

The 22-year-old, from York, started drawing at concerts last year, and what started as a hobby has led to him sketching at several gigs a week, sharing his work on social media and gaining thousands of fans online.

It really brings out the fact that this is about getting involved, getting my hands dirty and getting into the most lively atmosphere that I possibly can." Sam, who has a degree in Fine Art from Lancaster University, said he started sketching the crowds in his notebook before the concerts began - but soon realised the real magic was in capturing the energy of the night.

The artist, who has more than 20,000 followers on Instagram, said he started drawing because he had been working on hyperrealism for years.

He said: "After the first few drawings that were done beforehand, I got caught out by one of the bands and I decided it's probably time to do it for real.

The genre includes drawings which are lifelike and high resolution, almost like a photograph.