Tag: Art

  • December 10 – Charlie’s First Christmas Final

    This is the third in a series of four pencil and charcoal drawings I’v been work on for Christmas. I’m pleased with the previous two, but this one is by far my favorite. Not only does the drawing reflect my style more than the others, but it captures the personality of the subject better. From […]

  • December 3 – Next Up, Charlie’s First Christmas

    I’ve written the past several weeks regarding a few Christmas presents I am working on for a few family members. This week continues that trend with an update to the drawing I am working on for my youngest son Charlie. I’ve already completed a charcoal and pencil drawing of my brother and sister-in-law with their […]

  • November 26 – Elijah’s First Christmas Final

    As has been the case for a few weeks now, I’m continuing my work on a set of drawings I’m working on as Christmas presents for family members. This is the progression and finished version of a charcoal and pencil drawing of my oldest son, Elijah. The original photo is at the bottom. You can […]

  • November 19 – First Family Photo Final

    This is the last in a series of posts chronicling a Christmas gift I’m working on for my wife’s brother and his family. You can check out the previous two posts here and here.  The final version is below, followed by the original photograph I was working from.

  • November 12 – Addison’s First Family Photo

    I mentioned in my previous post that I’ve been focusing on my true passion in life, drawing. In my effort to get all four of my drawings done prior to Christmas, I’m continuing that theme this week. Although, self-imposed deadlines aside, once I get into an artistic groove, it’s easy to stay in it. There […]