“A handful of starlight” The truth is—as an amateur artist I’m still trying to find my “voice.” It isn’t enough to simply draw representational art—I want express a sense of wonder. I really enjoyed being able to draw @kramer.evans. Thank you for the expressive pose.

There is something delicious about that first, morning stretch. It’s a quiet, crackle of life along your spine—soft and tangible like the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Thank you to model @sharon1995.03 from Instagram for the pose.

I have been fortunate to have been asked to draw many people over time—but this is the first time an animal has requested my services. Meet Tucker, a handsome horse who wanted to give his favorite human a gift and used spirit communication pass the message along. Merry Christmas everyone!

Of course it will always love drawing mythical beings—but I equally love quite moments of ordinary life. Thank you to @aalto-richie.bsky.social for the pose reference. I appreciate working with you.

I admit that when I first began to draw, I believed I needed big, dramatic poses to make compelling art. I have since realized the impact of subtlety. Sometimes, it’s the curve of an eyebrow, or the line of the mouth that catches your eye. Model is referenced on Instagram.

Stepping away from my typical fantasy inspiration, because sometimes you gotta draw a guy in a ball cap. As I finished this—I suddenly remembered when feet felt very difficult to draw. Thank you to the anonymous model for a great pose.

I was asked recently what qualities I look for in a male model—and truthfully I didn’t have an answer. There are many qualities I like, about many body types. Beyond this, I can say I am strongly attracted to a model’s energy. Thank you to @malesubject4art.bsky.social for the great vibes, and pose.

Foreshortening has always been a challenge for me, but I was happy with the progress in this drawing. I told model Hadrian_mtl from Instagram that I was going to draw him in a mountain stream—but there was something rich about the velvet cushions I had to draw.

I don’t know why I don’t use toned paper more often. I really enjoy working with highlights and shadow. A special thanks to @jaregarcia.bsky.social for providing such a delightful pose. I appreciate you.

Current WIP. Still working on building the shapes and finding the proportions.

“Druid’s reveal” Sometimes it’s a simple pose that invites the imagination to play. I’m grateful to @nudistjeff.bsky.social who provides excellent modeling resources to artists.

There is always something compelling about being in nature. There was something engaging with this pose I saw from @coffeeandcloves.bsky.social and l had to draw it.

Some people have certain assets that naturally incline them to certain mythological creatures. I think you might agree that @knightlymassage.bsky.social makes for an excellent satyr.

Months ago I had the inspiration to draw a tree spirit emerging from his tree. Unfortunately I couldn’t work out the pose with a model and so the project was shelved. It kept dancing around in my head. So I gave it a try anyway. Im happy with how it turned out.

It has come to my attention that I haven’t been living up to my channel’s name recently. That’s partly because I haven’t seen poses that inspired my fantasy side. But 📸 @paulmadeley.bsky.social captured a moment with models @intercityart.bsky.social and @therealgrahamgrey.bsky.social and it sings.

It’s time to draw satyrs again

Sometimes I get the chance to draw a model who prefers to remain anonymous—and it works out well for us both. It’s a chance to practice modeling in a safe environment for him, and a chance for me to draw a tall, fit man. 👌

I gave myself a challenge drawing my portrait every October. Partly as a fun way to document my aging process, partly as a way to see my art style evolve over time.

I believe that working with a model is a collaborative experience, one that allows for both parties to create something they enjoy. As always, I’m grateful to @sheron1995.03 (from Instagram) for helping to create this drawing.

“The Offering” Model @mathiasnat.bsky.social presented me with a unique pose that inspired this scene. Who do you think is the god?

Originally, the model was holding a phone. But—come on, the pose just begged for a cane. What dance move comes next?

One of the cool parts about my hobby is getting to see people’s bodies change over time. When an anonymous model got a tattoo, I had to try drawing it. Thanks friend!

Sneak peek: Putting some final touches on tomorrow’s post.

I have always appreciated the expressive qualities @biglittlelinesart.bsky.social brings to modeling.

“Come on in” Thank you to the model @kar_lodelmondo from Instagram. I really enjoyed working on the textures in this piece.

Sometimes, I wonder if my will ever be confident drawing hands. I still find them fascinating—and I’m almost compelled to keep drawing them. But each position, gesture, and slight variation seems to change the basic structure completely.

Sometimes the simplest pose can evoke plenty of presence and emotion. Drama can be found even in the quietest of moments. Thank you to @modelrik.bsky.social for the reference.

It has been a pleasure to work with models consistently over time, like @mikeparismodel.bsky.social. I appreciate working with talented people who can hold poses and expressions so well.

As my technique and style continue to evolve, I have to admit I’m enjoying seeing the expression of the models I draw. Thank you to @jaregarcia.bsky.social for posing!

I am particularly happy with the facial expression. The anonymous model had a “saucy” twinkle, and since his tongue was out, I felt the scene needed some ice cream too. I’m quite pleased with the foreshortening as well.

I’m continuing to explore storytelling with my drawings. One of the fun elements is seeing how much I can suggest with the fewest details. It’s like short story writing. The model is robertnl2017 on Instagram.

Turns out I’m not sure how to draw a waterfall. More things to work on I guess! Model is referenced on Instagram

Once again I had the chance to draw @malesubject4art.bsky.social. I appreciated the serene expression in a fairly classical pose.

Another painting study. This one is “In Gedanken versunken” (Lost in thought) by Paul Klapper. I’m particularly happy with the shadow shapes.

My study of “Despair 02” by artist Alberto Mielgo. Increasingly I’m not satisfied to simply draw a figure. I want to see something that feels like emotion, movement, an echo of a story in front of me.

I really enjoyed the dramatic lighting with this simple and emotive pose. Thank to js.urru from Instagram for the pose. I’ll be taking a break from posting while I go on vacation.

I enjoyed the sense of story in this moment, and since I rarely draw background scenery, this became a good exercise for me. Thank you to @tjposes.bsky.social for the reference!

Always happy when I have the chance to work on portraits. Incorporating design elements like the glasses and hat are a challenge for me still, but I like how they framed the face and added a vibe. Thank you to my anonymous friend for the reference.

I really enjoyed the calm poise of @unthreaded23 on Instagram. The pose was simple but held a lot of nuanced expression.

Sometimes, the simple poses are the best. I find at an intriguing challenge to capture a mood that seems familiar to all of us, and often those appear in the quiet, simple moments. Thank you to @matheusfrezarin from Instagram for posing.

The expression on @intercityart.bsky.social ‘s face caught my eye and I had try drawing this portrait. There is so much dramatic energy in his eyes.

@jaregarcia.bsky.social never fails to provide fantastic references. I haven’t drawn many reptiles, and this was a fun opportunity.

Sometimes, in quiet moments, he asks what I’m thinking. I’m just enjoying the reflected light of his soul, dancing out from his eyes into the open for all to see. @aaf76.bsky.social

“Power and Poise” Thanks to @nudehandstand.bsky.social for the reference pose. I am happy with the shadows and ambient light here, best enjoyed from a distance. When you take a closer look you can see more of the chaotic lines I made trying to play with the atmosphere.

There is always so much more than just the model in a drawing—I’m always looking for a bit of the soul as well. I’m very grateful to @tjposes.bsky.social for this compelling moment that I was able to draw.

I do love a good action pose, and @bakermodel from Instagram provided me with an excellent one. Thank you 🙏

I will always be grateful for the friendships I have developed over the past few years as I’ve been learning art. @biglittlelinesart.bsky.social has been a source of inspiration for me.

Just a happy little tree—and a sun bather, because why not?

Figure study of the bronze statue “Male Reborn” by Japanese sculptor Koga Tadao.

When a Taurus asks you to draw him as a Minotaur, it’s always a good idea. Ha! In Tarot, the Strength card represents power through connection. Gentleness is not weakness, but rather strength through wisdom. That was my inspiration for this drawing. Thanks to the anonymous model for the pose.