

At year's end
One more day until we see 2016 out and 2017 in. It's winter here in the northern hemisphere. Although today it's bright and sunny and...


Pineapple, anyone?
Being sick sucks. 3 weeks with this cold. Now about 90% better, but low energy from all the coughing. Yuck. Still, I think my stomach...


Woman revisited
Made the background a little darker. Calling it a day on this one. Comments? #graphite #portrait #art


Inspiration is all around
Can't think of anything to draw? • Your favorite movie/TV star/writer/historical figure • Your favorite food • Your favorite shoes...


Splitting hairs with an eraser
Back to erasing. Sometimes you need fine detail in your piece. This is where a Tombow Mono Zero eraser comes in very handy. This eraser...


In the U.S.? Vote!
If you are an American citizen, PLEASE get out and vote. If you have already mailed in your ballot, thank you! A timely little mixed...


Eraser art
Let's talk a little bit about eraser art, or using a variety of erasers and erasing techniques to produce a work of art. Erasers come in...


Bare November Days
After posting the portrait of the woman yesterday (which didn't photograph very well), I realized that the right side was too light, so I...


It's a final!
Good day today: 1) Holiday here in Japan (Culture Day) 2) Finished my wip 3) Chicago Cubs win the World Series - 1st time in 108 years....


wip Woman - coming along...
So far, well, I'm learning. #graphite #portrait #art