Author: boomchuckpixyniki

Graphite still life on 9×12″ drawing paper

Graphite still life on 9×12″ drawing paper

5-minute ink gesture drawing with hatching and crosshatching on 9×12″ drawing paper

Graphite still life on 9×12″ drawing paper

Graphite drawing of Sassy’s “Baroo?” expression from photograph, on 9×12″ drawing paper

Graphite still life on 9×12″ drawing paper, primarily using contour lines

Five minute gesture drawing, ink still life on 18×24″ drawing paper

Graphite Still Life on 18×24″ drawing paper. Goal: drawing atmospheric perspective and creating the illusion of three-dimensional drapery on a two-dimensional surface.

Graphite art workbook exercise 22: “The Knee/Foot Drawing.” Publication: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards.

Just FYI, my feet are a little differently shaped than others’ feet. 🙂

Graphite art workbook exercise 19: “Copying a Master Drawing: Man Reading the Bible, by Vincent VanGogh.” Publication: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards.

Graphite art workbook exercise 19: “Copying a Master Drawing: Man Reading the Bible, by Vincent VanGogh.” Publication: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards.

Charcoal on 18×24″ drawing paper

Charcoal on 18×24″ drawing paper

Graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper

Graphite on 18×24″ drawing paper