A quick study exploring a portrait in charcoal and white chalk on paper.

#portraitdrawing #classicalrealism

“River’s Edge”
Oil on canvas panel
9 x 12 inches

I’m excited for this painting to be included in “The Gathering” group show at Steven Francis Fine Art in Lynchburg, VA, Sept 5th - Oct 25th. Check it out if you’re in the area!

#landscapepainting #riverpainting #paintingfromlife #oilpainting

Three color sketch from life of @brettdowneyart.bsky.social

“Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness."
– Allen Ginsberg

“Selene” (Moon Goddess)
Charcoal on paper
21.5 x 17 inches

#drawingonpaper #charcoalportrait #moongoddess #classicalrealism #classicaldrawing #traditionalartwork #portraitartwork #nitramcharcoal #charcoaldrawing
#allenginsberg

This head study was started from life, then finished from memory and invention. It was fun and challenging to explore aesthetics and features without relying on observation.

“Contemplation”
Charcoal, graphite, red chalk

#drawingstudy #portraitart #classicalrealism #portraitdrawing #drawingonpaper

Available- Plein air painting of one of my favorite places. The yellow tree was so vibrant and beautiful I had to try to capture it before all the leaves dropped! 🍂

“Autumn Creek”
Oil on canvas board
8x10 inches

#oilpaintinglandscaape #autumnpainting #pleinairpainting #naturestudy #naturepainting

My first portrait painting. Always interesting to look back at older works. They appear so different than they did at the time. Not better or worse, just different.

“Katie”, oil on panel
15.5 x 12 inches

#portraitpainting #realistpainting #oilpainting #representationalart #artist #traditionalart

Trying to catch that fleeting moment when the moon emerges from fast moving clouds and you get that feeling of cosmic wonder ✨

“Luminous Drift”
Oil on canvas panel
9x12 inches

#moonpainting #traditionalart #nightscape #classicalpainting #oilpainting #landscapepainting

New here on Bluesky, looking to connect with artists, philosophers, and nature lovers 💫

Self portrait drawing in graphite

#blueskyartists #graphitedrawing #selfportraitdrawing #drawingfromlife #drawing