"Lauryn and Matthew" pencil, 5x7

Lauryn and Matthew

pencil, 5x7

A good friend asked me to draw her and her husband as a Valeninte's Day gift. Loved the strong light, dynamic diagonals and personal connection of these two fabulous people. Such fun to draw!

Six Beautiful People

Allow me to introduce you to six beautiful people.

These were commissioned by my uncle as a Christmas present to his family.

Ed

8x10", graphite on bristol

 Carol

8x10", graphite on bristol

Will

8x10", graphite on bristol

Vandi

8x10", graphite on bristol

Sarah

8x10", graphite on bristol

Helen

8x10", graphite on bristol

These were an absolute joy to render. Hope it shows.

Thinking back I just wanted to share the "mosts" of the creation of these portraits:

Most tedious part: All those curls!

Easiest part: Those lovely toothy grins were easier than anticipated

Favorite feature: The eyebrows! It's amazing how unique eyebrows are to each face. We take them for granted way too often.

a little obsessed? maybe.

More of the same subject: the Midlothian Coalmines. 

If you follow my art page on Facebook you've seen the progression of the first drawing.

coffee, graphite & acrylic.

(progression photos here.)

coffee, water soluble graphite, charcoal & acrylic.

You would think those old stones would get tedious to draw, but I've really enjoyed the process. There's so much beauty in old, gnarly, weather-worn objects.