Blog — Charcoal

This portrait is in my private collection. There's something about this one that strengthens me when I look at it. Her expression stirs a resolve in me to improve my drawing skills and work each day to better see the details of each face. I remember my beloved art teacher years ago standing behind me as I was painting a...

Why commission a portrait? We love our families and pets. Portraits celebrate them! And, it's a lot of fun. They make wonderful gifts. This portrait of Bentley was a commission I received last year. It was a Christmas gift for Bentley's owners in Florida. I work with graphite and charcoal, and I specialize in head and shoulders portraits. It's a...