figure drawing

Recent commission: How do women move forward when doors are continually closing in front of them? Doors that were open in the past are now being closed by those who think that you should live your life the way they do even though your life situation is vastly different from theirs. 2022, 13” x 19” Ballpoint Pen on Paper, Digital. Model: AmyM

I enjoy drawing the forms of the back. Especially when classically lit. Pencil, Charcoal Pencil, Pastel Pencils and white Prismacolor pencil on 9” x 12” Strathmore Toned Grey sketchbook paper.

This is Tim. Tim was shy until he discovered that he was a great model and he was the women's favourite male model for out sessions.

When I lived in Victoria, B.C. I ran a figure drawing session for the local illustrator's society. Often I would head over to other drawing sessions. This is one run by a local gallery.

Meadhbh wearing a red striped tube dress. 2022, Ballpoint pens on 5" x 8" Moleskine acid free sketchbook paper. Model: Meadhbh

The red Bic pen layer converted to black and white. Model: Imani

My third attempt at drawing Ellie in her black turtleneck. Ballpoint Pen, ink wash on Moleskine Sketchbook.

Donna was one of our best models in Victoria, B.C..

Escaping daily life through music immersion. 2023, Ballpoint Pen on 9” x 12” Archival paper.

Another sketch of my hand

Figure drawing study, mixed media

This was a model in a figure drawing class leaning on a black pillow. She had awesome hair.

More sketchbook work of Meadhbh. Decided to use the sepia Micron pens as my primary tool, with the Bic ballpoint playing a supporting role.

A drawing of the Jules Dalou (1838-1902) sculpture. I would love to post more than one photo, but the site sometimes randomly duplicates one of my five images. 2023, Double Page Spread-5” x 8,” Ballpoint Pen on Moleskine Sketchbook.

Here are some figure drawing images from last year that I think turned out well. These are all quickish poses, 20 mins max.

Watercolor Illustration

2023, Ballpoint Pen on 5.5” x 7” (11” x 7” double page spread) Midori FO Cotton Sketchbook.

From figure drawing class back in 2008. A combination of willow charcoal and compressed charcoal pencil.

From 2021, Meadhbh massaging her neck after a long pose. Red Bic pen drawing converted to black and white in Photoshop.

Family planning is a basic human right. Couples should have agency when planning their lives and their families. No law, legislation, politician or religious leader can take that away from you. Personal Project, 2022, 9” x 12” Ballpoint Pen on Paper, Digital.

The new king inherits the unspoken and messy legacy of slavery and colonization. 2023, 19" x 13" Ballpoint pen on Archival Paper. Source: Prince Charles portrait by Hugo Burnand.

The fearless Ms. Sinead O’Connor. 2023, Ballpoint Pen on 5.5” x 7” (11” x 7” double page spread) Midori FO Cotton Sketchbook.

Life Drawing class, 2008. Large sheet paper.

Sketchbook work from October 2024 2024, Ballpoint Pens on 5” x 8” (10” x 8” Double page spread) Sketchbook, Adobe Photoshop

biro sketch

Meadhbh in front of wall of plants. 2024, Ballpoint pens on 5” x 8” (10” x 8” Double page spread) acid free Moleskine sketchbook paper, Adobe Photoshop.

Markers on A3 paper, 20-minute pose

2024, Ballpoint pen on 9” x 12” archival paper, Adobe Photoshop.