Here are some better pictures of my graphite and charcoal renderings.  It takes me anywhere from a month and a half to almost three months to complete one sometimes.  >Whew!<


This one is called Santa Fe Sun.  It is done on 11 x 14 Strathmore medium tooth with graphite.  3 months to complete.

This one is called The Fiercest Hearts.  It is done on 11 x 14 Strathmore medium tooth with graphite.

This is a self portrait done in graphite on 11 x 14 Strathmore medium.

Trying something new with the combination of Charcoal and Graphite.  I am enamored with the results thus far at five weeks in.  I am using a photorealistic technique called Tromp L'oeil or Decieve the Eye.  I will post Work in Progress.
I hope y'all enjoy these.  Take note that my work is strictly copyrighted.  I appreciate the respect.

Ride Easy and be kind to critters,

Erik

I've got the third buckle half done and worked the background into it a bit.  the area finished today is about an inch and a half square.  Very tedious.  Simultaneously nerve racking and gratifying.

Ride easy and love all critters,

Erik

I almost finished the third buckle today using the same process as described in yesterday's update.  >Whew!<

Ride easy,

Erik

Well 11 hours of drawing today really yielded some dang results!  Yeehaw.   I finished the dern third buckle which is graphite and all else done today is in charcoal.  Lot's and lot's of crumbly nerve racking charcoal.....eep!


Ride easy, love all critters,

Erik

Today's progress sees an almost complete frame and a title:  Cowboy Waistland

Nice and punny don't you think?


Ride easy,

Erik

Two months to the day into it and it is finished.  Enjoy!  You can read more about this piece here!

Ride easy,

Erik