So far, well, I'm learning. #graphite #portrait #art

Worked on this for several hours yesterday and up at 4:00 to do a bit this morning. Bad photo (the room was really dark), but some...

Making a little progress on this portrait. Again, I think I made it too small to get the details detailed enough, but it's still good...

Starting this new portrait on a little bit larger paper. Details soon. #art #graphite #portrait

but forging ahead. Glad to be done with this one. Maybe I need to choose a photo with less detail(?). #art #graphite #sketchbook

Your taste is killer. It's your drawing that sucks. Another WIP. Already I don't like it. Something isn't right, but rather than start...

Done with this kitty, for now. This is one I should revisit in a couple of years to see how I've progressed. #art #graphite #cat

Kitty cat. WIP. Canson sketchbook. Bad photo. #art #graphite #sketchbook

If you are just starting out in using graphite, there are many good sites to check out. One that I have found useful is Darrel Tank's...

When I drew anything wa~y back in junior high or high school, I picked up a pencil and drew. One of those yellow #2 pencils. Ticonderoga...