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Friday, June 8th, 2007
Brittany at the Beach, 11 x 14 inches graphite on paper
Adam
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
Adam, 11 x 14 inches graphite on paper
Post-dated note: Adam , Merit Award winner, cash prize at the VAST 19th Annual Juried Exhibition held in Denton, Texas July 29 – August 23, 2007
Adrian, The Muddy Field
Monday, June 4th, 2007
Adrian, The Muddy Field, 11 x 14 inches graphite on paper
Alexander’s Cat
Friday, June 1st, 2007
Alexander’s Cat, 11 x 14 inches graphite on paper
Thanks to all for your responses to the recent group of pencil portraits. The portraits are practice using tones and values, something that needs more attention as a foundation to color.
Renee at Dance Class
Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Renee at Dance Class, 11 x 14 inches graphite on paper
Derek at the Wedding
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Derek, 2 years old at the Wedding, 1H1 x 14W graphite on paper
Andra’s New Hat
Sunday, May 27th, 2007
Andra’s New Hat, 14 x 11 inches graphite on paper
Evelyn
Saturday, May 26th, 2007
Evelyn, 11 x 14 inches graphite, eraser on paper. When drawing I use the eraser as much as the pencil. Taking advantage of smudges that build up gradually is a good way to keep adjusting the placement of things and clarify details. This is especially effective with portraits.
Lucas at the Museum
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Lucas at the Museum, 11 x 14 pencil and eraser drawing on paper
Post-dated note: Lucas at the Museum is part of the Growing Up and Looking Back Exhibition: Reflecting on Childhood, Parenting, and Home in Swainsboro, GA October 13 – November 3, 2007
Aspen, Banff National Park
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
“Northern Delights 01, Aspen at a protected Bison reserve, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada – 14H x 11W inches oil pastels and water-wash pencils on paper, white double mat, 22H x 26W inches white frame with white crackle finish