Most of these works were done at SCAD in my foundation classes.  Graphite has always been one of my favorite mediums because I can achieve a wide range of values.  Charcoal was an experiment yet I learned to like it, especially for portraits because of the smoothness achievable for skin.

Self Portrait

This is the first self portrait of my career.  The goal was to create high contrast shadows and a realistic finish.  It is charcoal on an 18 in. by 24 in. paper.

Eickburg

This is a graphite drawing of the architecture building at SCAD on an 18 in. by 24 in. paper.

Elephants and clouds

A charcoal 18 in. by 24 in. done in design drawing at SCAD.

Adidas

A graphite drawing of my worn high tops on 18 in. by 24 in. paper.  

Self PORTRAIT II

This is a graphite drawing on 11 in. by 17 in. paper.

Momento Mori

By using symbolic pieces like the skull, withering flower, burned out light, and aging fruit, this piece reminds us that death is approaching.  It is on 18 in. by 24 in. paper.

Still life

A timeless piece to practice reflections and three-dimensionality.  It is graphite on 18 in. by 24 in. paper.

Spaniard 

This is a master copy of a painting.  A charcoal on 11 in. by 17 in. paper.