I got started in graphite drawing through a challenge from my husband. The reason for the challenge was to help me overcome the intense grief of the death of my beloved Father.

    The thought was, since it was something I had never done, it would take concentration. The other key thought was it would be a way to express my emotions. This is evident in some of the work that I have done. What is also evident is that I have grown as a person and an artist. What great therapy this was and continues to be.

    I greatly enjoy how natural the medium of graphite is. My graphite drawings are the result of applying pencil to paper. How rewarding when I see plain white paper come to life from the application of my pencil. No smells, no clutter, just simply paper, pencil and me.

    Being a self taught artist means I watch for improvements each time I draw. It is thrilling to learn as I draw, this keeps the experience both exciting and intriguing. My method always starts with the eyes or center of focus. This helps me to keep things in the perspective necessary for balance and realism. Eyes are the greatest inspiration for me.  I love finding the emotion and character that is hidden in them and bringing it out for viewers to enjoy.

     It is the result of many compliments and propositions for commissions that I have decided to put my art up on the net and make it available to everyone. How exciting to think of all the places that my artwork is hanging, some has even traveled to places I have never seen. What great joy to know that people all over the world are enjoying something I drew. 

Special thanks to my Husband for his encouragement and faith in my artistic abilities.

    It is my desire that you enjoy looking as much as I enjoyed drawing, if you have questions or feedback feel free to reach me by email :

B.

artist@aportraitfromphoto.com