Salaveya Finished

 

Salaveya

Graphite and Charcoal on Canson Grain
8x10"

I haven't been posting "more" regularly... that is weeks would go by without putting up anything new. It is still quite hectic around here as we all have been juggling several things at once, like cleaning up our house which we had badly neglected since my dad had the stroke last year. But speaking for myself, I really miss doing still life works that I'm spending some time thinking up and sketching some good compositions. 

Anyway, this has been a fun-filled progress for me and I just love how it turned out! Have a great weekend everyone!

Salaveya Stage 3

This is the third stage of the portrait of my friend, Salaveya.

Salaveya Stage 2

It's been weeks since I last posted. Have been quite busy (consecutive doctor's appointment among other things). Anyway, here's stage 2 where I have already put in tones on the neck; started rendering the hair and background with graphite and crossed over to lay charcoal on the sweater. Still more work to be done!

Salaveya

Graphite and charcoal on Canson grain paper/8x10" 

I'm taking a break from posting wildlife drawings for awhile. Instead, here is a work in progress portrait of a friend of mine.

Portrait of Jean Peters

Another celebrity portrait that I found, this time of a classic actress of the 1940's. This one was done two years ago using charcoal on Arches Hot Pressed paper. I really like how this piece turned out.

Portrait of Susan Boyle

A few days ago, I rummaged through my earlier drawings and came across a couple more celebrity portraits. One of them is this charcoal portrait of Britain's Got Talent singing sensation, Susan Boyle. She's one of those newly discovered singers that I really like!