Completed Works

3 Value Reductive Charcoal Study, charcoal on paper 18"x24"

This piece was done from observing a still life setup of objects on a surface with harsh light cast on them. After selecting a composition from thumbnail sketches, I then rendered the objects in 2 values at first. Once I was satisfied with the shapes, I began to build in a third value with more charcoal. I think the success of this piece lies in the composition (how the curvature of the objects attract interest in the center and left, while the right remains strictly geometric) and the contrast of values I achieved. This was my first time completing a charcoal piece, I liked working reductively. I could have kept some of the edges separating values neater, as well as invested more time into the orthogonals of the milk carton and table with a straight edge. (Completed 7/9/18, spent 3 hours)

This charcoal drawing was also done reductively. The set up presented the challenges of translating organic form of the bone and fabric from 3D to 2D. Additionally I challenged myself by setting up my easel on the corner, not looking head on to the skull. I started by sketching thumbnails to decide on a composition, and although simplistic, this composition was effective. I started by moving from 2 to 3 values during the first 3 hours. the I was surprised by the level of detail I got to after working on the piece for 6 hours, I am really pleased with how the teeth and the eye sockets came out. Ultimately, the opposition of the roughness of the skull and the smoothness of the fabric is visually interesting to me. (Completed 7/11/18, total 6 hours)

Portrait Study of Plaster Cast - 18"x24" charcoal on paper

Final Painting, Violin - oil on canvas 18"x24"

Figure in space study, 6 hrs - oil on canvas 16"x20"

In this piece I crumpled a large sheet of paper, unfolded it and then followed the lines with ink varying in how much ink and how wet the brush was.