This graphite pencil drawing was inspired by my daughter. As I watch her mature and struggle for answers in her own adult life, it occurred to me she deals with far more crap than I ever even imagined when I was her age. It really is a jungle out there for young people. I am [...]
Here’s a rather quick graphite pencil sketch of two ballet dancers at the end of their performance, which, by the by, was breathtaking. I took some photos and may do more drawings in the future. Very powerful scenes providing lots of rich subject matter.
I don’t really have a great story to tell about this graphite pencil drawing. I don’t even know this man’s name. He was a fisherman on his boat, and I loved the expression on his face ~ thoughtful, contemplative, perhaps worried. Capturing a mood in a drawing is so important to the success of a portrait.
This graphite pencil drawing is from a photo I took at a seminar about furthering your education. This young woman was so intently listening, I couldn’t help but snap the photo. It’s almost a study in contrasts. The beautiful and expressive female face!
