Caricature Study, Sean Penn, Charcoal, White Chalk on Borden-Riley Grey Paper.

Classical caricature realism, caricature drawing, studies.

Sears Craftsman Bungalow Design!

Limited palette, Arts& Crafts, Sears Craftsman Bungalow.

My New Walking Canes, My Love of Wood has come full circle. They also work well as Mahle Sticks. I highly reccomend Brazos Walking Sticks @ http://www.brazos-walking-sticks.com/free-form-hickory-walking-stick/

"The CenterLine"

Contemporary, classical drawing, portrait realism.

Two Figure Study, Charcoal & White Chalk on Hahnemulhe Green Paper.

Classical realism, drawing, figure drawing.

Drapery, Connie & a Parquet Floor,Graphite on StoneHenge.

Classical drawing, drapery,realism, graphite.

An afternoon in the studio, works in progress. Copying two very influencial Portrait Painters, Sargent and Ingres, Two traditionally trained painters from a young age, Great skill sets, compositional design, brush handling, etc. I drift back and forth between the two. Sargent is much more fun! Ingres has a solid foundation based in drawing. Scale is a big thing, It is much easier to paint in a larger format. It allows you to use much more paint and take advantage of using larger brushes. When painting in these larger formats, you must step back and evaluate your progress. Napolean and Ceasar directed the battle from the Highground, where they could see the "Whole." When you're painting in the "Trenches," You're not sure if you're winning the battle, Step back & Find-out!

Classical portrait painting, realism, drawing.