David Wilson's Faves

More ballpoint pen experiments. This is with a Bic Round Stic (12 for $1.49 at Staples!) on just a bond paper. Making progress with this medium, methinks!

This image was completed in graphite and black pastel with a matte finish.

This piece was created using graphite. It demonstrates the struggles of those who suffer from mental illnesses on the inside and on the outside.

There is a purpose in the rope being tied loosely. The individual has the liberty to free themselves but remains enslaved by their own choice. Many times we know exactly what to do, but refuse to do just that. Sometimes we want freedom, but we use our liberty to remained chained to what we hate.

This is a piece I did a while ago, and it's definitely become one of my favorites. 18x24, acrylic on canvas.

Pen doodle started in work finished at home.

So I've really been trying to raise my digital art game because I've been a traditional artist most of my life. I'm trying to reach Loish level with color at least. Also, I love the fall season and the chill in the air it brings

Emily and Friends

A completed page, from my Moleskine.

Just playing with lines and pens

Sometimes I feel like my drawing is similar to composing music. I start drawing just something and hope that it begins its own life. In this drawing i start from the clouds and doesnt have any idea what it is gonna be at end.

Acrylic on 12 x 9 canvas

Are you open to others' perspectives? When presented with a difficult or polarizing topic it can be easy to ignore nuance rather than discuss it. Challenge yourself to be thoughtful and attentive in conversation - understanding begins with an open minded attitude.

Scene from Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"

Jean Valjean hands Cosette the doll at the Thernardier's inn- scene from Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables", acrylic on canvas.

Scene from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel "A Little Princess", acrylic on canvas

Another face to work on.

Black and white, graphite (pencil) portrait drawing.