Drawings
The Britannica definition of drawing is “the art or technique of producing images on a surface, usually paper, by means of marks, usually of ink, graphite, chalk, charcoal, or crayon.” “
Some 73,000 years ago, a prehistoric Picasso crayoned a red hashtag design on a palm-size flake of rock in a South African cave.” www.Science.org
Drawings are sometimes “sketches” done to map out an idea or a composition for a larger work in a different medium. They are exercises to increase skill in hand-eye coordination, and to develop the ability to render objects in perspective, proportionally, realistically and abstractly. They help artists see the world; seeing how things relate to each other is fundamental to creating art. Many artists consider drawing to be crucial to all aspects of creating visual art and most art schools require drawing classes before students move on to painting or sculpture.
As complete, finished work, drawings have a broad appeal. Every medium has its particular qualities and drawing has the added ability to be done almost anywhere. Anyone can pick up a pencil, find something to draw on (a paper napkin, a pad of drawing paper, the back of an envelope) and create. Children can be engaged for hours with crayons and a sheet of paper; no training needed.
The drawing mediums I am currently using are: graphite (carbon), pen and ink, colored pencils, metalpoint (e.g. silver, copper, brass, lead, gold), and brush pens. One of the fun things about metalpoint is that, since you are actually depositing metal molecules on paper, unless it is covered with a medium to protect it from oxidizing, over time it will subtly change color. Initially, silverpoint goes on with a muted grey color and in months or years will take on a rusty, brownish color. Copperpoint can achieve a patina and look more green. Goldpoint normally stays true to the color of the wire since pure gold doesn’t oxidize.
Facts about my drawings:
Original, unique drawings are available unmatted or matted and unframed.
Reproductions of my drawings are available as giclées in a variety of sizes that easily fit standard frames.
My giclées are printed on professional quality ink jet papers, usually satin or glossy finish photo paper., using archival ink.
Note: The online visible watermark on top of the images does not appear in the original or the giclées.