Drawing of Ella

"Ella" Graphite on Paper 11" x 14"

Drawing of Rebecca

11" x 14" Pencil on Paper

Rebecca

Drawing on Paper 11" x 14"

Pointing The Way

24" x 12" Oil on Linen

Group Portrait Drawing

Drawing 16" x 9" on Paper

Art on Elm Avenue

"Pink Boots"

30" x 30" Oil on Masonite

A recent painting of Ella in the Waco Wetlands. This piece as well as two others will be on view with other local artists work at Art on Elm Avenue this weekend. Come check it out!

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Another Prismacolor Drawing

Ebony Prismacolor on Strathmore Bristol Paper 11" x 14" 

Prismacolor Ebony Drawing

Elegance in Color

Oil on Masonite

18" x 30"

Papa at Church

Figure Painting from Life

Indian Princess Angel...

This was painted for a job at work. Not my usual thing, but it was interesting...

Drawings of the Book of Isaiah

Isaiah 1:21-26

21 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers. 22 Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water: 23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. 24 Therefore saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: 25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: 26 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

Ella Drawing

Portrait sketch of Ella at DaySpring

Portrait of The Sun

Oil on Masonite
18" x 36"

Studies for Portrait

Value studies for a painting I should be starting on in a few months or so.

While these are not the poses that will be used in the final piece, careful study of the facial structure of the subject only strengthens the resulting painting. 

Portrait Project

This was a fun portrait created some time ago for a great family. Below is the final piece as well as some preparatory work. 

Achieving an accurate light and dark pattern is essential for a solid, believable form. Value studies are very helpful to work through many unforeseen problems. Color is always secondary to value. 

If your values are accurate you can paint with pretty much

any color and it will still "look right".

Final painting. 16"x20"

Sunday Morning Sketches

These are sketches that were created on the iPad during Sunday school or in church.
I would attempt to reassure Eric that his sermons are quite interesting, but he's not reading this anyway.

Portrait Sketch

Homage to a great writer...

Another Sketch

It sure is fun drawing on the iPad: