The drawing above was an additional study of Jacques-Louis David’s painting, but it’s on 18 x 24 inch paper. As … More
Category: Graphite
A Line Drawing of a Painting
The sketch above was a study to translate a painting into a line drawing. I sketched it on 5.5 x … More
Sketch of One and Four Hats
Sketch of Fishing Lures
Sketch of a Mountain and River
This sketch was a study of depth of space in a landscape. I had imagined a winding stream coming from … More
Sketch of a Window
For this exercise, I sketched an imagined home interior to practice bas relief. The sketch is on 5.5 in x … More
Sketch of an Imagined Home Interior
For this exercise, I sketched an imagined home interior to practice three depths of space (5.5 in x 8.5 in). … More
Ornamental Kale
Sketch of a Landscape in Bas-Relief
For this exercise, I sketched a landscape in bas-relief. I stopped at the lines I could see. Perhaps my vision … More
Sketch of a Cherry Blossom
I wanted to study the cherry blossoms a little more before moving on. Building on the last sketch, I studied … More
Preliminary Drawing of Cherry Blossoms
I want to hang a drawing of a local spring flower on my wall. I chose cherry blossoms; however, I … More
Sketch of a Farmhouse
This sketch was a study of three depths of space in a landscape. I used a farmhouse that I can … More
Sketch of a Foyer
This sketch was a study of three depths of space. I used my foyer because I find all the angles … More
Sketch of a Stairway
This sketch was a study of bas-relief. I was required to use the interior of my house. I find my … More
Sketch of Poinsettia in February
This sketch was a study of three depths of space. The poinsettia and table are in front, the open door … More
Sketch of a ZZ Plant
For this exercise, I sketched a still life using a shallow bas-relief space. Unrelated… While stocking up on sketch books … More
Sketch of a Potted Plant from Imagination
I sketched a potted plant from imagination to study balance. I intended to draw the potted plant along with some … More
Sketch of a Cactus
I sketched a cactus in a pot from imagination to study symmetry. I wanted to draw a mum, but I … More
Exercise, Balance
I sketched two beer glasses and a bottle from observation to study balance. I placed the tall glass in the … More
Symmetry Study with Pestle, Mortar, and Garlic
I sketched this for a symmetry study. I posed a pestle, mortar, and garlic on the table in front of … More
Asiatic Lily
I bought a potted Asiatic Lily and brought it into my office to draw from observation. I placed it on … More
Sketch of Ceiling Lamps
Compositional study, high horizon, image in uppermost rectangle – I used to get up early in the morning to draw, … More
Sketch of a Tulip from Above
Compositional study, middle horizon, image in the upper rectangle
Sketch of a Tulip on a Table
Compositional study, low horizon, image in upper rectangle
Sketch of a Tulip
This was a small compositional study of a high horizon. I wanted to show the tulip on the surface of … More
Sketch of a Small Vase
I wanted to do a small compositional study of a mid-horizon. I used a line at the center of the … More
Sketch of a Hyacinth in a Vase
I sketched this hyacinth for a study of a low horizon. I suppose a low horizon puts the subject on … More
Sketch of a Pot
The goal of this sketch of a pot was to practice composition. I used a simple object because I am … More
Sketch of a Coffee Cup, Milk Carton, and Sugar Canister
I practiced creating a still life from observation using aggregate groupings. I got everything in the group on the page, … More
Sketch of a Ramekin, Bowl, Can, Banana, and Almonds
I practiced figure ground relationships by sketching objects around a bowl. Sketching the ellipses in parallel planes was challenging. The … More