Sometimes, regardless of angles, shading, and perspectives, the figure remains two-dimensional. The funny thing is, I believer this guy could still be walking around as a two-dimensional being. Most of the time, we can't see him, unless he's right in front of us. Here, I caught him as he's turning. Almost as if he's somehow … Continue reading Living Two-Dimensionally
Watching
He caught me observing him and got a really annoyed look on his face. That's what I'd have felt had my subject been a live person, as it turns out it was an Expressionist drawing that I changed by exaggerating the neck, straightening the head from a tilted position, and removing the hand it was … Continue reading Watching
Quiet Glance
I'm digging deep into Expressionist portraiture and transforming my source materials into my own signature style. Well, that's what I believe. I'm pushing myself to play with different framing and body poses, as well as trying to explore different skin tones with coloured charcoal and contes. I just loved the way her head was tilted … Continue reading Quiet Glance
Coquette Determined
Just stretching out of my comfort zone a little more each day. This dreamy lady is determined to stare back at anyone brave enough to admire her. It's not clear if she likes it, dislikes it, or is challenging the looker to be brave and talk to her. I used coloured charcoal and conte, but … Continue reading Coquette Determined
What Can I Say?
Perhaps this guy just received a great compliment and answers in a very self-satisfied fashion by saying "What Can I Say?" I blended this one in steps and played a little more with layering the blacks and whites to build up tones. I'm continuously fascinated with how these charcoals end up looking like watercolours. The … Continue reading What Can I Say?
Strange Style Choices
Well, let's just say that I was as uncomfortable of this shirt he's wearing as it looked in the photo I used for source material. It appeared to be a triangular shaped, Butterly imprinted poncho over a shiny black leotard. I couldn't tell for sure, as I only saw the portrait from the waist up. … Continue reading Strange Style Choices
Briefly Looking Back
Did she somehow catch the thoughts of the admirer behind her? Did someone say something that caught her attention? Either way, I caught her in a quick look back over her shoulder. Of course, this whole scene is in my imagination. I drew this from a picture of a model very accurately posing for her … Continue reading Briefly Looking Back
As A Matter Of Fact
I'm on the fence about this one. While she seems to have a fixed thought in her mind, I get a sense that some uncertainty remains. Perhaps it comes from the loose use of coloured charcoals and how I rubbed them with a lighter touch than usual to get a grainier finish. In the photo … Continue reading As A Matter Of Fact
Gus
Imagine a business supper, where colleagues are toasting one of their own for an important award, only this time the winner of the award is one of the offices stranger occupants. In fact, he is almost unknown by anyone, because of his closed and solitary demeanour. Imagine his manager is now speaking and obviously struggling … Continue reading Gus
Remorse
He looks down and away, unable to face your gaze. What did he do? Why is he so visibly filled with remorse? I've been told that an artist almost always incorporates part of themselves in every portrait they make. For me, I believe that something inside me often speaks out whey I make faces. I'm … Continue reading Remorse
The New Renaissance Mindset 