Paper Bag Flip Book

The Farm

Charcoal on paper

Exterior space assignment.

Because this farm was much farther away than it is presented here, I blurred the landscape as my eyes would perceive it.

The Pond

Charcoal on paper

Exterior space assignment

I prefer a skewed spacial view of landscape, so this is a crowded view of a rather large pond.

Shapes and Shades in the Kitchen

Graphite on Paper

Assignment to improve value and shape skills.

Displayed on a black table, these objects reflected there darker values much more clearly.

In-class Model 2

Charcoal on newsprint

20 minute figure sketch

With a citing technique, vertical proportions were practiced, however horizontal proportions were not the focus.

In-class Model 1

charcoal on newsprint

20 minute, in-class figure sketch

Using a citing technique, the skill being practiced here was proper proportions.

Fun and Buckets

12x9 graphite collage drawing 2008

Basic Drawing Assignment
This is a drawing of a collage which was modeled after an interior space. Scanned images are incorporated into the drawing as well.