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Clara, 9 | Update #1

November 13th, 2015 · No Comments

In progress colored pencil portrait entitled Clara, 9

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Tags: Child Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress

New Self Portrait

November 9th, 2015 · No Comments

Working title is “Self Portrait XIII”, but maybe I’ll call it “Surly II” when its finished – which it nearly is.

Some in progress photos:

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Tags: Adult Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress

Self Portrait XII, Update #1

January 14th, 2014 · No Comments

I had a pretty fantastic beard for the last half of 2013, and felt it needed to be immortalized in a drawing, so that’s what this portrait will eventually represent. Beard awesomeness.

In progress colored pencil portrait entitled Self Portrait XII

The first person that makes a “Duck Dynasty” reference gets a punch in the nose. Just fair warning.

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Tags: Adult Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress

Still with Grimmy …

December 17th, 2013 · No Comments

In progress polymer clay sculpture of a goblin/gargoyle titled Grimmy Bignose

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Tags: Sculpture · Work In Progress

More Grimmy Bignose

December 16th, 2013 · No Comments

I’ve found a small, wooden container among all the random bits of stuff in the closet in my studio and have mounted Grimmy’s head to the lid.

In progress polymer clay bust of a gargoyle/goblin

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Tags: Sculpture · Work In Progress

Grimmy Bignose

December 15th, 2013 · No Comments

I’ve been playing around with polymer clay again, super sculpey to be specific, this time making a gargoyle/goblin/thing. First, the original sketch:

A simple concept sketch of the gargoyle/thing

Now, with a bit of progress:

And a little more …

And where he is as of now, recently given the designation “Grimmy Bignose” by my kids.

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Tags: Sculpture · Work In Progress

Self Portrait XI, Update #1

September 3rd, 2013 · 1 Comment

So, I’m drawing again. Not sure how long it’ll last … here’s what I’m working on now.

In progress drawing entitled Self Portrait XI

Carbon pencils on Colourfix paper, and I’ve been using a sable hair brush to push the values around.

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Tags: Carbon Pencils · Work In Progress

Self Portrait IX, Update #3

November 14th, 2012 · No Comments

Nearly there … I was worried about the hat but I’m pretty happy with the way it’s turning out.

In progress colored pencil portrait of me.
Colored Pencil on Pastelboard | 9 x 12"

It also makes a fine mask:

Holding the drawing in front of my face like a mask.

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Tags: Adult Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress

Self Portrait IX, Update #1

November 7th, 2012 · No Comments

In progress colored pencil portrait of myself.
Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 12"

Whenever I take a long hiatus from drawing, I always return to it with a self portrait. I wonder why that is …

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Tags: Adult Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress

“Annie”, Update #2

April 19th, 2012 · No Comments

In progress colored pencil portrait entitled Annie.
Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 12"

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Tags: Child Portraits · Colored Pencil · Work In Progress