From the Studio

Works in progress, completed pieces, and thoughts from the easel.

Retired (Coble Boat)

Retired (Coble Boat)

A new coloured pencil piece exploring the weathered beauty of a retired coble boat, capturing the textures and history in every plank.

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Zebras cont'd...

Zebras cont'd...

Continuing work on my zebra piece — the stripes are coming together beautifully with layered coloured pencil technique.

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Onward and Upward...

Onward and Upward...

Reflecting on artistic growth and new directions in my creative journey.

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Let There be Lights completed...

Let There be Lights completed...

The finished piece! "Let There be Lights" is complete after months of detailed coloured pencil work.

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Let There be Lights cont'd...

Let There be Lights cont'd...

More progress on "Let There be Lights" — the details are really starting to come together.

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"Let There be Lights"...cont'd

"Let There be Lights"...cont'd

Continuing to build layers and depth in "Let There be Lights" — capturing the warm glow of the lights.

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"Let There be Lights!"

"Let There be Lights!"

Starting a new coloured pencil piece — "Let There be Lights!" Follow along as I bring this scene to life.

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'55 Chevrolet cont'd...

'55 Chevrolet cont'd...

Progress on the '55 Chevrolet — the chrome details are coming to life in coloured pencil.

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55' Chevrolet...

55' Chevrolet...

Starting a new piece featuring a classic '55 Chevrolet — a perfect subject for coloured pencil detail work.

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"Out to Pasture" completed...

"Out to Pasture" completed...

"Out to Pasture" is complete — a tribute to the beauty of rural life and rustic charm.

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Out to Pasture WIP...

Out to Pasture WIP...

Work in progress — "Out to Pasture" is taking shape with rich textures and earthy tones.

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"Cabbage Soup" done...

"Cabbage Soup" done...

"Cabbage Soup" is complete — a detailed still life rendered in coloured pencil.

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Monochromatic Peony, "Simply Pure"

Monochromatic Peony, "Simply Pure"

The completed monochromatic peony — "Simply Pure" captures the delicate beauty of this flower in shades of white and gray.

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Monochromatic Peony... (day 4)

Monochromatic Peony... (day 4)

Day 4 of the monochromatic peony — the petals are gaining depth and dimension.

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Monochromatic Peony... (start)

Monochromatic Peony... (start)

Starting a new monochromatic peony in coloured pencil — exploring the beauty of limited palette.

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Peek a Boo is finished!

Peek a Boo is finished!

"Peek a Boo" is complete — a playful wildlife piece brought to life with coloured pencils.

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Peek a Boo cont'd...

Peek a Boo cont'd...

More progress on "Peek a Boo" — the character is really starting to emerge.

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Peek a Boo!...

Peek a Boo!...

Starting a new wildlife piece — "Peek a Boo!" Follow along as this curious critter comes to life.

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Coloured Pencils and more...

Coloured Pencils and more...

Thoughts on my artistic journey and the mediums that inspire me — from coloured pencils to watercolour and beyond.

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