"Thea"

9 x 12 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper.

"Thea" work in progress

Here's a work in progress image of my latest portrait, "Thea".  She is 9 x 12 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper.  More to come soon!

"Bella" Complete

O"Bella" 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

"Bella" WIP 3

Here's an update on my portrait of Bella.  I'm continuing on by drawing tiny tiny lines close together for the fur/hair.  For the lighter hair, I'm using 4H, 2H, and H leads and for the darker hair in shadow, I'm using HB, B, and 2B leads.  I'm drawing each individual hair focusing on the light and darks.  I also have one ear done.  I'm going to be working on Bella all weekend long so hopefully I can at least get her face finished by Sunday evening.  I'll post an update soon!

"Bella" WIP 2

Here's an update on my portrait of "Bella".  I got both eyes done.  I used. 2B lead and a circulism technique for the eyes.  For the hair, so far I'm using 4H, 2H, and H for the light hair and 2B for the darker hair.  In drawing each individual hair using tiny strokes.  No blending tools.  More to come soon!

"Bella" WIP 2

Here's a small update on my portrait of "Bella".  I'm still using a P205 mechanical pencil with a 2B lead.  I'm starting the eye and am working on the hair.  More to come soon!

"Dennis" Complete

"Dennis" 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

"Dennis" WIP 4

Here's an update on my portrait "Dennis".  Still working on the tone and texture of his skin.  Should be finished by later today.  More to come soon!

Dennis WIP 3

Happy New Year everyone!

Here is an update on my portrait of Dennis. Working on the tone and texture of the skin. More to come soon!

Maryna (Work in Progress)

here's a final update for tonight.  I can't step away from this, she's starting to haunt me...always wanting more attention.   I tweaked the shadows a bit more.   Gonna stop for tonight, my eyes are starting to burn.   More to come tomorrow!

"Walter" WIP 2

Here's an update on my portrait of "Walter".   I'm using Pentel P205 mechanical pencils with 4H, 2H, H, and 2B leads.  No blending tools are being using.  I love using the Vellum paper, I love how it just grabs the graphite.  More to come soon!