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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Victory is at Hand

6/2/07 Sketchbook, graphite. 11/15/06 Sketchbook, micron pen. O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? -Deuteronomy 3:24 These were two sketches that I made when I […]

Rendering Practice: Graphite Michelangelo Study

After Michelangelo, graphite in 9 x 12 sketchbook, 1/4/2009 Lately I’ve been feeling a desire to practice my rendering skills in general, and faces in particular, hence all the plain jane graphite drawings. I’m not yet off my graphite kick so prepare yourselves for some more, at least for the time being. I feel like […]

Watercolor Landscape on Aquabord

Stormy Morning, watercolor on Aquabord (9 x 12), December 2008 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 When feeling a little […]

Challenging Myself with Portraits

Tommy, graphite and colored pencil in 9 x 12 kraft paper sketchbook, 12/28/2008 This is my cousin Tommy. Drawing this was a challenge as his head in the photo was only about an inch high. Also, I’m not too great with drawing children (or smiling faces either). My mother was able to instantly recognize him […]