In progress… I’m trying to finish this by tonight. We’ll see. Getting this collaboration finished has been tough for no real reason. I supposed wasting time to post this doesn’t help, lol. #charcoalfiguredrawing #nudefiguredrawing #artmodel #figuredrawing

Sketchbook on the porch day!

After a very long hiatus attending Tuesday #Nudefiguredrawing I finally returned. I was a little rusty but I’m happy with the new start. #charcoalfiguredrawing #lifedrawing #figuredrawing

“Overwatch” 10” x 15” Graphite and charcoal on paper This was based off a photo taken of my good buddy, MikeyMo, on patrol in Afghanistan, circa 2003. Not my usual subject matter but a fun comission for a friend. #deoppressoliber #charcoalfiguredrawing #greenberet #specialforces #militaryart

Dabbling with painting; from back in December. www.instagram.com/princess.of....

In honor of Memorial Day; here is a progress update on a current commission for a close friend and fellow veteran I am finally getting around to (slowly) finishing.

My wife surprised me in my studio yesterday, with a random, two minute window to try and draw her, lol. #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing

Self portrait update. Incremental progress is still progress. Right, lol? #charcoalfiguredrawing #nudefiguredrawing

I’ve watched way too many beaver documentaries lately 😂 That cuddly dude is, The Puppy Cat😸

Finally back to work In progress. Slowly building up some values. Gonna have to tone down that tattoo eventually, lol #charcoalfiguredrawing #boudoirfiguredrawing #figuredrawing #selfportrait #nudefiguredrawing

I haven’t been creating much lately, unfortunately; but, here are couple more shots from last month shooting with www.instagram.com/nickbaldridg...

#artisprotest but we also have to keep actively resisting!! #nokingsprotest in deep red Spartanburg, South Carolina. There appeared ti be a lot of support from passers-by as well. #fuckfascism #impeachtrump

A few more pocs from a recent shoot ealrier this minth with my good friend www.instagram.com/nickbaldridg... I have had so much fun being the model! 🕺🪩

Trying to work out a composition today, for a stalled out painting I started.

Self-portrait Untitled - open to suggestions 12” x 18” in. Charcoal on heavy paper. My insomnia this week has been hellacious; but, came with the benefit of complete solitude to draw. Let me know what you think! #charcoalfiguredrawing #figuredrawing #insomnia #arttherapy #insanity

More images of my recent foray posing for my good friend www.instagram.com/nickbaldridg... We are shooting again very soon. I’m excited to see what we create this time! #chiarascuro #artmodel #maleartmodel #blackamdwhitephotography

WIP Back to work on this #selfportrait An unexpected bonus of my recent severe insomnia is extra time to work, lol. #charcoalfiguredrawing #figuredrawing

Fall back in love with democracy. Join the movement today and check your registration: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/ovr/start

Tuesday night #Figuredrawing with a wonderful new model; www.instagram.com/katlyn_ #lifedrawing #artmodel #charcoalfiguredrawing

One of many projects I am finally getting back to. Self-portrait in progress. #figuredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing #malefiguredrawing #figureativeart

In Progress.

Finally something to share again! The model is the @Mythopoetess (instagram) from one of her earlier self shot Gumroad reference sets. Let me know what you think! 12” x 14” in Charcoal amd Chalk on Canson Paper. #figuredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing #figureart #artmodel #fineartnude #nudefigureart

Forgot to share this sketch of the lovely local model, Zoe (www.instagram.com/sepiatone_ho... ) from live figure drawing last week. 20 min #charcoalfiguredrawing #nudefiguredrawing #artmodel

Merry Christmas! I’m wearing a beanie, so I guess that vaguely makes it “Christmas-ee”😆 loved how this shot came out so much! Credit to www.instagram.com/nickbaldridg... #chiarascuro #artmodel #malemodel #boudoir

A few short poses from This past week. The 3rd one was with my lovely wife! It has been awhile since she modeled for me, but it made for a fun birthday for me. #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing #nudefiguredrawing

Got to flip the script this week and be the muse, thanks to my good friend Nicholas Baldridge (www.instagram.com/nickbaldridg...) (www.nickbaldridge.com/photography) What do y’all think?

I am excited! I submitted both of these drawings to a local juried show today! I’ve been sharing art online for awhile but this will be the first time sharing it in the “for reals”. I never came up with any titles for either of these, lol; any suggestions?!

In Progress! Getting out of my comfort zone to actually paint. This collaboration is with the always creative, model and artist @poa999.bsky.social #figuredrawing #figurepainting #acrylicpainting #artisticnude #figurativeart #artmodel

18” x 24” Charcoal and graphite on Canson paper. Thank you so much to the fabulous model @fox.princess666 (Insta) and photographer @nicholasbaldridge_art (Insta) for the use of one of their collaborations. This particular pose was so good I just had to try and have some fun with it. #figuredrawing

Update on this current endless project. All about the details. #charcoaldrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing

Today’s update. Smoke’em if ya gottem.

Some updates on my current project. baby steps… #charcoalfiguredrawing #figuredrawing

In progress! I’m working on a lot of projects lately, but I am most excited for this vampire themed #charcoalfiguredrawing of a wonderful local model and performer I met through my local life drawing group. www.instagram.com/fox.princess... #artmodel #shibari #vampireart #figuredrawing

From the 2022 archives. 9 X 12 inch #charcoalfiguredrawing of the lovely @sensitivityandpowr.bsky.social I’m glad she still has an account on here, instagram truly sucks. #artmodel #figuredrawing #nudefiguredrawing

"Dressing Up the Parts" from the Counter Kulture series with Zara #nudeart #nudephotography

8.5” x 10.5 in. Chalk, charcoal and pastel on toned card stock. Thank you @misalignedhead for the use of his incredible photo for reference and inspiration! The pose and dramatic lighting were fabulous! #figuredrawing #fineartnude #nudefiguredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing #figureart #artmodel

Throwback to last year. Tiny (2 x 3ish inch) graphite sketch of the always dynamic and lovely @marartmodel.bsky.social #figuredrawing #nudefineart #artmodel #nudefiguredrawing

#lifedrawing last night in Greenville with www.instagram.com/lilmissslams... I’ve taken a long break, it was fun to be back. 25min. #figuredrawing #nudefiguredrawing #pastelfiguredrawing

“Venus of the Mountain” www.instagram.com/hanahonua.es... when she was on her journey to motherhood. Not sure I captured everything I wanted, but I sure gave it a shot! 8”x10” Chalk, charcoal & pastel on black heavy wt. Strathmore paper #figuredrawing #charcoalfiguredrawing #artmodel #venus

🤯 I love everything about this incredible underwater shot! #incredibleart

Drawn with white chalk on black, heavyweight and textured, Strathmore paper. model: www.instagram.com/ldmodel_bybo... 9 in. X 12 in. #figuredrawing #drawing #art #charcoaldrawing #pastelart #figuremodel #figurativeartist #artmodel #spartanburgartist #malefiguredrawing #pasteldrawing

I was wondering what I should do with the gray scale paper now that my design class is over; I think I figured it out. MD: @kootenayrosehaus.bsky.social white chalk on black, heavyweight and textured, Strathmore paper. 9 in. X 12 in. #figuredrawing #art #charcoaldrawing #figuremodel #artmodel

weekend arts and crafts

Quick update on my little ink line drawing. Hopefully I’ll finishnit this weekend! #drawing #cantalwaysdrawbodies #carart #bisbeeAZ

20 minute pose with Reiley (www.instagram.com/reye_ball?ig...) last night at #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #figurepractice #nudelifedrawing #transmodel #pasteldrawing

I recently decided to go back to school and it’s sucking up all my free drawing time! Anyway, here is a WIP of a current line drawing project from my Design class. Before I started drawing bodies I loved drawing cars. #line #carart #design #artstudent

simple and elegant!! #artinspiration #artisticnude #artmodel

and now for something COMPLETELY different, lol. 10 in x 14 in paper collage with toned paper on Strathmore paper. #design #collage #geometricart #artstudent #art

Triston (www.instagram.com/model_tristo...) has momentarily take over my feed, lol. This was from live figure drawing this past Tuesday in Greenville, SC. He always shows up with a fantastic array of poses. #charcoalfiguredrawing #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #nudefiguredrawing #malemodel #lifemodel