DRAWINGS
Below is a selection of pieces from my sketchbook, academic work, and other projects.
PASTELS
"Corey Taylor," Pastel on black paper, 12 x 16.5 in., 2018.
"Say Hello 2 Heaven," Pastel on black paper, 9.75 x 12 in., 2018.
"Untitled," Pastel on black paper, 9.75 x 11.5 in., 2018.
"Vanessa," Pastel on black paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
"Orb of the Soul," Pastel on black paper, 9.75 x 12 in., 2018.
"Charles of Greenwich III," Watercolor on scratchboard, 8.5 x 11 in., 2016.
"Elvis Presley," Pastel on black paper, 16 x 20 in., 2017.
"Barking Up the Wrong Tree," Oil pastel on paper, 15 x 20 in., 2018.
"Retro Oreo," Pastel on toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
"Cheez," Pastel on toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
"Artificial Warmth," Pastel on toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
CHARCOAL
"Grandpa," Charcoal on collaged paper, 12 x 16 in., 2018.
"Untitled," Charcoal on toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
"Boogeyman," Charcoal on dictionary paper, 2018.
"Beautiful Mind," Charcoal and colored pencil on toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
"Old Sole," Charcoal on paper, 18 x 24 in., 2018.
"Cat Still Life," Charcoal on paper, 18 x 24 in., 2018.
"Jun Kaneko Head," Charcoal and ink on paper, 18 x 24 in., 2018.
"Untitled," Compressed charcoal on paper, 18 x 24 in., 2018.
"Rollins Lake Still Life," Compressed charcoal on paper, 18 x 24 in., 2018.
COLORED PENCIL
"Mercedes F1," Colored pencil on Strathmore toned tan paper, 9 x 12 in., 2024.
"Mustang," Colored pencil on paper, 13 x 15.5 in., 2018.
"Sour," Colored pencil on cardboard, 2018.
"Clover Power," Colored pencil on paper, 9 x 12 in., 2018.
INK
"Skeleton Joker," Ink pen and marker, 11.5 x 14 in., 2016.
Untitled Self Portrait Series, 2018 - Present
Below is my untitled self-portrait series. My process is straightforward: I position my iPad camera to capture my reflection and draw what I see. Often, I exaggerate certain features, departing from reality. I experiment with unconventional hair colors, vibrant makeup, and simplified backgrounds. The majority of these pieces are created in pastels, with one done in graphite. All works are rendered on Strathmore toned tan sketch paper.
