This was a birthday present for a good friend of mine. There's something special you get from drawing friends that you don't get from drawing celebrities or strangers.
Jac Ma and Jess in Graphite
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Drawing
A drawing makes a unique and timeless gift… I’ve been drawing and sketching for as long as I can remember. I enjoyed drawing animals and cartoons as a kid which led to a career in graphic design. A few years ago I decided to pick up a pencil and start drawing again, practicing new techniques.
@ave_fenix_art in Graphite
A fun request on Instagram from @ave_fenix_art
Michael Jackson in graphite
The original photo I used as reference captured a lot of emotion. I hope I've been able to do it justice. Graphite on Bristol board as usual. https://instagram.com/p/BF88SaYHY43/
@ingeborg_ht In graphite
@ingeborg_ht sent me a drawing request on Instagram.
@andreas.kristoffersen In Graphite
Another follower request from @andreas.kristoffersen
@kornelius.br in Graphite
This request from @kornelius.br was a great pose to draw with a lot of clothing detail.
A Wedding Present Commission
I was asked by my aunt to draw my cousin and her husband in a slight caricature style for a wedding present. The photo supplied was a little blurry which posed a bit of a challenge.
My Grandparents on their Wedding Day in Charcoal & Graphite
My grandparents on their wedding day in charcoal and graphite. They've been married 60 years!!
@jonaslihaug & @henrikhildre in Graphite
@jonaslihaug & @henrikhildre requested I draw them on Instagram. This one was an enjoyable challenge as each face was smaller than I usually draw. It needed a really sharp pencil!
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