I like to draw and paint a variety of people, and my preferred style is realism, though I go about it in some experimental ways sometimes, being largely self-taught. Here we have charcoal, graphite, oil paint, acrylic paint, monochrome, large work, mini work, ink and watercolor, washes, or thick layers on various surfaces.
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#1 Moon City
Combo of charcoal, gouache, ink and watercolour; not exactly realism but the folds of the fabric suggest volume.
13points
#2 The Karen
Watercolour and pen tongue-in-cheek commentary on the Karen phenomenon.
10points
#3 Untitled Mixed Media
A looser approach to realism, still with some effective skin textures, not finely rendered. Acrylic, gouache, ink, bit of everything.
9points
#4 Memento
A recent exercise in minimalism, this uses thin paint in limited colours to resemble an old photograph or lithograph.
8points
#5 Which Way To The Plague?
Also done during lockdown, this comical scenario amused me while I was practising some charcoal drawing.
8points
#6 Untitled Charcoal
This charcoal sketch was a technical exercise in tone and detail.
8points
#7 Waiting For Godot
This largish oil on board was inspired by the lockdowns, and the sense of limbo, being on hold, waiting. The angel sits dejectedly surrounded by objects of decreptitude.
7points
#8 Eye Cry (Mini)
A baby little canvas which gets more realistic the further you get away.
7points
#9 Cherry Boy
An early foray into skin tones and realism using oil and enamel.
7points
#10 Jade
Recently finished oil on board, I wanted to say something about the sassy resilience of the younger generations despite adversity, and the ease with which they express themselves.
6points
#11 Eyesore
Charcoal closeup of a friend checking his eye; a purely tonal work.
6points
#12 Sienna
This is a more classical approach to oil painting with many blended layers building up the tones.
6points
#13 Conrad Veidt (Mini)
Another mini portrait completed using a very small brush. Oil on canvas. Conrad Veidt was a German silent film star, with a very striking face.
6points
#14 Danseur 2
Using oils to capture the brassy tones and shapes of this athletic danseur.
6points
#15 Tin Soldier
Conte on rag paper drawing... I was commenting on the disposable nature of troops, from a tactical point of view.
5points
#16 Claudia
This small work uses thin layers and washes to try and achieve a retro antique vibe.
5points
#17 The Librarian (Mini)
Tiny painting with a renaissance vibe. The canvas weave is clearly visible.
5points
#18 The Ballerina
This oil on board was an attempt to mimic photographic tones, and also to make a statement about our dreams and aspirations, many of which are prevented by circumstance, gender, status or class.
4points
#19 Creation Myth
A multi panel oil on canvas depicting strength and fragility, masculinity and nurture.
3points
#20 Danseur
Focusing on skin textures and tones, this danseur's arms almost go into abstraction because of the extreme muscle definition. Oil on board.
3points