Drawings
white chalk & carbon pencils
Desperate Hands
I worked out each section, creating a storyline... but not of doom or darkness, instead rising above to lift and help each other find our own personal version of 'hope', individually and universally.
Fishing Story
The reference was from a Newspaper photographer Bill Johns which was taken in 1964 in Victoria.
Sunday Morning Window
With chalk, I took advantage of the background (window) as to the direction of light. Once an artist respects and follows the lights laws, realism can be achieved.
Boots on a Fence
"Boots on a Fence" is another great reference photo taken at a rodeo, and another personal favorite pencil drawing that depicts 'Western' life in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Big Horse - Little Man
The story line is the most important factor for this drawing. But also notice the triangles in the centre that keeps the eye in the image!
Cowboy Bar Room
The challenge for this piece was, "how much detail and realism can I achieve just using a chalk pencil on black board"?
Sargant Wilson & His Horse
Photographing a parade in Kamloops in the summer of '92 brought the opportunity for this photo.
The Hands of the Artist
Inspired for a poster design, this piece took thought and planning.
Peaceful Warrior
The reference to draw “Peaceful Warrior – came from a Historian, but failed to mention details of the subject.
Top of the Trail
The two subjects are my riding mates on a high mountain trail. I wanted to not only capture the 'moment' of being up there but the beauty which presents itself on the trail.
Screaming Eagle
Birds are one of the most challenging subjects to draw, and it helps to know the anatomy of the wing and the detail in the feathers.
Veteran
The reference for this work came from a photographer for the Victoria Newspaper, named Bill Johns.
Team Work
Created while learning the difficulty in drawing horses. One of the hardest subject matters to draw.
