To many artists, drawing is used as a preliminary means to an end. Through years of meticulous work, I have tried to show that the pencil can be used as an art from in itself. Through close observation, I render my drawings as detailed and realistic as possible. Without the use of color, my pencil drawings must stand on design and value alone. Opposed to pen and ink, pencil allows me to obtain all of the subtle values ranging from very light to extremely dark. Charcoal, being very soft, doesn’t allow for fine details. My subject matter varies quite often. I find that anything is interesting to draw as long as I can be creative in the design of the piece. The designing process can take longer than the actual drawing itself. Like most artists, I have a vision of what I want to draw and I must research, photograph and sketch until I feel I have illustrated what I envisioned. This process can often take months before I feel satisfied.

Secluded Valley