Off My Bones

My wife and Mother in Law shuffling Domino bones. They got a little carried away.

Having fun playing card games. My deal.

I don’t use a traditional studio space. Out of necessity I've used a booth at a local Panera. Hoorah for coffee!

King

King was inspired by my Aunts German Shepherd. I love the mannerisms animals convey. He was produced in Prismacolor Colored pencil on sketch paper, size 8.5"x 14".

Piercing Heart

I used Prisma Color color pencils on Stonehenge paper. I don't use any erasers or blending sticks. I layer the pencil strokes until it is the effect I'm trying to aim for. I am mainly self taught, and am always looking for improvements and critical advice. I carry a copy of the Bargue Drawing Course with me at all times, and find it encouraging.


Piercing Heart was inspired by scripture. Luke 2:34-35 speaks of God opening the peoples hearts and revealing them like a sword piercing their hearts.
For our rewards are laid up for us in Heaven. They may pry our Bibles from our homes and imprison us but they can not touch what they so despirately long for, our Salvation.

Piercing Heart is in the CoveredNTheWORD Clothing concept competition. Voting is available at the link below. I appreciate everyone's support!
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War Within

War Within is a piece dedicated to the daily inner conflict the human sinner goes through. As the word of God clearly states with all authority that we have all fallen short of the Glory of God, and wonder this world as lost sheep in his merciful care. I focused on capturing some glimpses of the monsters that lie deep inside trying to rip their way out. It is a piece composed of self portraits twisted into these manifestations. I chose to leave it slightly rough and expressive to resemble that of almost a dream.

Art of Target

Here's my entry for the Red cover competition. I was intrigued by the open ended theme "The Art of Target." As soon as I saw this great idea for a theme, I had visions of my time I spend in my studio and how fun it would be to give the target audience a peek into the mindset and life of an artist at work.
I used Prismacolor color pencils on 80# drawing paper for this piece.