Graphite Portrait

Masheka, graphite on Canson paper, 9x12"
collection of the model

Charcoal Figure Study

Michelle on a futon, charcoal and white conte on Rives BFK
about 24x18", November 2008

Portrait of JFK

James, charcoal on Rives BFK, about 11X14"
(40 minute timed sketch), November 2008
collection of JFK

I have wanted to draw James since he first walked into my class in August.
Fantastic bone structure and a lot of fun to draw. Nice guy, too.

Profile of Babs

Babs, profile, charcoal on Rives BFK,
(30 minute timed sketch) November 2008
about 11X14", collection of the model.

Fauna....sprawling...:-)

Fauna, sprawling (30 minute timed sketch)
watercolor, about 24x18", November 16, 2008

Terry

Terry, sitting (unfinished and aka Bob :- )
nu pastel on red sanded pastel paper, about 18x24"

On view at Ross Gallery/CPCC through Dec. 19

These portraits are on view in Ross Gallery at CPCC until December 19.

Michelle with Red Kimono (reflected light)

Michelle with Red Kimono (reflected light)

Nupastel on red sanded pastel paper, about 18x24", Nov. 2008
Collection of MH (Happy Birthday!)

Still euphoric from Obama's win on Tuesday, I decided to play with color.
Working like this is the closest I will ever get to flying, I think.