It occurred to me that hadn’t used chalk pastels in a long time so I decided to attempt a drawing. The first step was to FIND the chalk. They were well hidden under several other art media. Finally got set up and realized I didn’t have a smudging tool and had to dig around for […]
I have no idea how old this is. I recently discovered it in my file. Over the years the chalk has been smudged. Not the original intent in this sketch but I think it adds a nice touch to an otherwise simple drawing. Click on image to enlarge. Chalk pastel, pencil on newsprint paper, 10″ […]
Found art. This is a really old one. I think I did this in college. It’s a tiny one. Only about 3 ½” high. Click on image to enlarge. Charcoal and chalk on newsprint, 2 ½” x 3 ½”
Back when I was in the ER I had to sign my name a few dozen times – left handed! I pondered on the difficulties. Writing a loop for example. To write exactly the same way requires a completely opposite effort. Pulling the pen instead of pushing it. Writing in a mirror image creates a […]
Here are a couple of Christmas drawings from the past, each celebrating the joy of becoming a new parent. Joseph and Baby Jesus: December, 2014 Mary and Baby Jesus: December, 2012
These are exercise drawings I did several years ago. I was just practicing. Click on images to enlarge. Color pencil on paper, 14″ x 18″ I rarely (almost never) draw the same subject twice but I decided to draw this again using a more free style with chalk pastels. I never quite finished. Chalk pastels […]
I was watching an old movie on TV and noticed an actor I thought was really pretty so I looked her up on the internet. I came across a photo and thought it would be fun to draw. I was more interested in practicing than in doing a portrait so the likeness is a tad […]
Archives: Quick sketch. Chalk pastels on Bristol board, 10″ x 12″
For mother’s day: a collage of drawings and paintings I have done over the years of my favorite moms. Top (L-R): my paternal grandmother (digital drawing); my maternal grandmother (pencil); my Mom, young (chalk and charcoal), older (color pencil). Center: My daughter (acrylic); my daughter (pencil); my daughter-in-law (color pencil). Bottom: My precious wife (pencil, […]
The granddaughter of a co-worker friend. Pencil and chalk on paper, 8″ x 10″