Head Studies
Working with vine charcoal and charcoal pencil is my favorite way of working to capture a personality in a particular moment. Line and tone capture light and shadow which in turn describe form. With proper attention to the details a personality emerges from the paper.
Untitled - 18x24
Constance - 16x20
Amelia - 11x14
Untitled - 18x24
Arch - 18x24
Doe - 18x24
Gretchen - 16x20
Peaceful - 18x20
Holly - 22x30
Still Life
I love the purity of a monochromatic drawing. The simplest of materials can capture the essence of a subject in the same way that black and white photos seemingly look deeper into the soul of a person or place than a color snapshot. Charcoal on paper is my favorite technique, but I also enjoy experimenting with tools and processes.
Will's Lightbulb - 5x7 - charcoal on paper
Light Through Glass - 12x14 - Charcoal and chalk on paper
Gourds - 10x12 - charcoal and chalk on paper
Bright Morning - 5x7 - Charcoal on paper
Sycamore Leaves - 18x20 - Walnut ink and wash on paper
Seed Pods - 48x72 - ink, charcoal and chalk on paper
Pomegranates - 9x12 - charcoal on paper
Toy Box - 12x14 - charcoal and chalk on paper
Avocado Half - 9x14 - charcoal on paper