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Special portraits for your friends
and family. A perfect gift that lasts for hundreds or thousands of
years.
NEWS:
Over the last couple of years I've been writing a book: "Rendering Realistic Graphite Portraits". There is
now, enough information to make it quite useful, so I've decided to slowly release the chapters in my
web log . You can subscribe to the web log using the link to the left.
Over the last couple of years I've been writing a book: "Rendering Realistic Graphite Portraits". There is
now, enough information to make it quite useful, so I've decided to slowly release the chapters in my
web log . You can subscribe to the web log using the link to the left.
Sometimes
it's hard to know what to give your loved ones. Some people seem to
have everything, while others don't need much. Generally our older
population are content which is why they ultimately collect a drawer
full of unused socks. One gift, however strongly appeals to young and
old alike. An intimate and personal portrait.
I only use the acid-free paper, and if required a fixative. This is essential because over time, normal paper can become aged and yellow. Acid-free papers resist deterioration from UV rays as they are buffered. If you use museum quality glass as well, this cuts 98% of UV rays. Since graphite and charcoal are extremely stable, your portrait will last for hundreds of years. This gift will become a family heirloom. When you decide to go ahead and get a personal portrait, preserved by pencils, the first step is to make a close encounter and the second is to commission me. This is a personal experience that you can choose to share with your trusted friends. At all times, I will respect your privacy. After I get commissioned, we agree on a good set of reference photos. Ideally, a live sitting should be arranged, but this is not often possible. You may have some photographs already, you will be able to obtain some from a photographer or friend. If we know each other locally, I could take some pictures. Once work starts, you can watch it progress by visiting a "Work In Progress" link that I will supply. The beauty of this idea is that you get to see how much work is involved, when it gets done, and when it might be completed. It also means that you can give a WIP as a present. I can't tell how long a portrait takes. Some take longer than others. So if your loved one has a birthday next week, then give them a WIP. I try to do only one, perhaps two drawings at a time, and this means there might be a queue. If you can't wait, then let me know and I'll see if I can find another trusted artist for you. When the drawing is
finished, then make a payment
through a
secure Paypal method
and I will deliver the drawing well packed ready
for framing. The Paypal method of payment provides insurance for you.
If we have a
dispute (which is not likely), then Paypal will help sort it out. You
don't need a Paypal account to send money, all you need is my
registered email address. Large drawings (Greater than A3) are paid in
stages as the drawing develops. You will get to see progress, make
comments and influence the outcome. In this way, you are most likely to
get a wonderful result.
Tolerant of pain (left) has been on display for some time. Here are some of the comments made by fellow artists and observers: *FalconFan says: "It's always impressive to see someone capture such deep expression in the human face; this is one of those pieces: her pinched features tell the story so well, though for me, I'm not certain if it is physical or emotional pain, or perhaps both... What you've also shown here, tho, is her deep and abiding faith: her hands, clasped together in what could be prayer or supplication...all around a very powerful and moving piece. Lovely work with the textures (I agree with johannachambers there, too)--in her face, hands, cloak and hair... All just beautifully done!" I try to put much more into the drawing than can be seen in real life. Especially when working from photographs. Photos have grave limitations in depth of field, tonal range and they tend to distort the image. Many amateur photographs lack proper lighting which makes for a bland flash-photo-face. People look startled like rabbits caught in the headlights. For this reason, I like to work from real life, but when you do get a talented photographer, it works out quite well. "WHAT IF" was gratefully drawn with permission from bohemianpoets.
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