I have included a mix and drawing and painting examples focusing on the importance of understanding and mastering essential skills in direct observation and technique methods.
2. Continuous Line, Direct Observation, Graphite on Strathmore Drawing Paper, 24″x18″ 
3. Value and Form, Direct Observation, Graphite and Charcoal on RIVES BFK, 22″x20″
5.Perpspective, Direct Observation, Graphite on Paper, 18″x24″ 
6.Fractured Portrait, Ink and Graphite, 18″x24″
7.Figure Study/Timed Session, Pastel, 18″x24″ 
8.Foot Study, Graphite, 18″x24″
9.Timed Gesture Session, Direction Observation, Charcoal on Newspring, 24″x19″ 
10.Quick time and Long Pose Project, completed over multiple sessions to create history through layering, Charcoal on RIVES BFK, 28″x22″
PAINTING EXAMPLES
13.Still Life/Monochromatic Assignment, Acrylic on Canvas Board, 20″x16″ 2016 
14.Color/Shape and Form Assignment, Acrylic on Canvas Board, 20″x16″
16.Narrative Compositional Focus Assignment, Oil on Canvas, 24″x 20″
17.Non Square Format. Oil on Masonite, approx. 30″x40″ 
18.Narrative Compositional Assignment, Oil on Plywood, 30″x40″
