SeaDoo

SeaDoo - 2009

Pastel on Paper

Here is one of my most recent pastel drawings. Wasn't sure what to title the drawing so decide to take it from the inter-tube. I'm haaving the picture scanned and perhaps a few prints made up for friends or family. Hoping to post a few more drawings in the next week or so.

Twlight's Becoming

Twilght's Becoming

Pastel Pencil on Paper

(Close-up detail)

Sparrow

Sparrow (study phase)

Pastel on Paper

Sparrow (close up)
Pastel on Paper

Been working on a 18"x24" study of a Sparrow over the past few weeks. I was delightfully surprised by how well this study was turning out, especially the texture of the feathers. Should be able to finish this up shortly and post the final version.

Gull Chick

Gull Chick - March 2009

Charcoal on Vellum

(Close-up detail)

Since I had a good experience drawing the chickens on vellum paper decided to give it another try. The kneaded eraser was very effective removing any charcoal mistakes and dealing with hightlights. I'm sure to give this drawing some more of my time.

Hen & Chick

Hen & Chick - March 8, 2009

Charcoals on Vellum Paper

This pass winter Patricia & I were house sitting for a few firends. They had a number of pets for which we were more than happly to feed and play with each day. One day I decided to take a few pictures of the chickens during their feeding time. Now several moths later it was time to sketch up a drawing. I wasn't intending to do the drawing on vellum, but once I got start things were clicking for me to try and finish. The feel of the charcoals over vellum really worked out and permitted me to use a kneaded eraser to pick out hightlights. Hope to add some finishing details at a later date to round it out as a complete drawing.

(Detail Close-up of Hen & Chick)