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Acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 30″

Sometimes it’s necessary to just state the obvious.

I started this drawing without a plan, deciding to just let things happen. You can often come up with some exciting finishes by doing this. Other times you wish you had thought it out more. Either way, it’s fun.

The first thing I did was to make a line drawing on the computer. I then copied the line drawing in pencil on charcoal-grade paper.

Next, on a whim, I added shading using a charcoal pencil.

I didn’t like that at all and in an attempt to save the drawing I used a smudge stick to soften the charcoal. It’s not great but it is what it is.

Pen and charcoal on paper, 8 1/2″ X 7 1/2″

Ashley and Sam, September 2004

In loving memory of my very special grandniece, Ashley.

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.
Paul, in his letter to the Romans, 8:18

Digital drawing

Always be careful what you say…and when…and to whom.

Here’s a copy of the Christmas card I sent out this year. It’s difficult to show online because the real thing folds out. So, imagine that you have a piece of paper in your hands and you’re unfolding it.

The cover/first page shows Santa trying to get down a chimney.

The paper unfolds to show two drawings. The top one of an elf packaging toys and the bottom one of reindeer flying.

The card unfolds again to tell about the true Magic of Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all! Or, as we say in Texas, “to y’all.”

Sometimes we like the same things but for different reasons.

You have to admire those who, against the odds, have the will to strike out on their own. Also give credit to those who are ready to hurry into action to help others. But you have to respect the person who can keep it all in perspective.

This drawing of my Mom as a teen earned it’s title because that’s what she wrote across the photograph the drawing was inspired by.

Chalk and charcoal on color paper, 8″ X 10″