Graphite
Portraits • Figure • Still life
- Focus Value structure, edges, and proportion.
- Tech Layered hatching, kneaded eraser lifts, textured paper.
- Goal Expressive realism with clean draftsmanship.
Art Portfolio
I work across graphite, paint, and digital media-focusing on form, light, and quiet narratives. Most of my painting is acrylic; I’m exploring gouache next.
Studies in tone, color, and composition
Mediums
How I like to work and what I’m exploring next.
Paint (Acrylic → Gouache)
Studies • Color • Abstraction
- Now Acrylic on panel/canvas for fast layering.
- Next Gouache for matte surfaces and subtle blending.
- Focus Limited palettes, temperature shifts, and edges.
Digital
iPad/Tablet • Concept Sketches
- Workflow Thumbnails → value comps → color keys.
- Use Iteration for compositions & portfolio mockups.
- Export High-res PNGs for print or web.
Process Notes
A quick look at how I build a piece.
Starts & Studies
Thumbnails for composition, then value studies (graphite or digital). I keep early passes loose to plan edges and focal points.
Color Decisions
Limited palettes first; hue variation comes later. Acrylic layers move fast-gouache will help me refine soft transitions.
Finish & Export
For digital, I export PNG/TIFF for print. For traditional, I photograph.