How I Create My Drawings and Paintings

My Drawing Process

I've had a knack for realistic drawing since I was a child. I began creating charcoal drawings in earnest in 2012, taking commissions and participating in Atlanta-area art festivals. In 2020 I added soft pastels to my toolbox in order to create in color.

I naturally draw in a highly-realistic style--I honestly can't help myself!--using charcoal on cotton paper or soft pastel on sanded paper. The process takes from several to dozens of hours to complete. Because people and especially animals don't want to sit still for that amount of time, I typically refer to photographs taken personally when possible, supplied by my clients, or purchased from photo sites like wildlifereferencephotos.com.