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Folio's Portfolio
Drawings
My drawings are usually completed on either loose cardstock or sketch paper, and often depict the human figure or portrait. My drawings seek to balance expression with a sense of realism along with a strong emotional element.
I am greatly inspired by gesture drawing, the human figure, photography, Hellenistic statues, religious imagery, Baroque art, music, literature, and basketball when creating these drawings or choosing subject matter to render
Bill Withers
5x7 graphite in sketchbook
One of the most beautiful smiles and voices there ever was, Bill Withers.
If you didn't know that Bill Withers was born in small time West Virginia, you're welcome.
If you didn't know that Bill Withers was born in small time West Virginia, you're welcome.
Bronze Figure, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
A dancer in static form in frozen elegance.
Guardian Angel, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
One of if not my favorite piece rendering figures in pencil I have created.
The drawing is inspired by the religious sentiment of a guardian angel assisting one struggling in whatever turmoil.
An aesthetic commentary on support, mental or physical illness, and negative emotions that may plague people.
Two figures soon to be in union one flying down to aid the other from sickness. A real guardian angel in the flesh rather in pencil.
The drawing is inspired by the religious sentiment of a guardian angel assisting one struggling in whatever turmoil.
An aesthetic commentary on support, mental or physical illness, and negative emotions that may plague people.
Two figures soon to be in union one flying down to aid the other from sickness. A real guardian angel in the flesh rather in pencil.
Arthur Crudup
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
I drew this after watching that Elvis movie. The unnamed blues musician adorned in a black suit, a black, and black skin. That was Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup an American Delta blues musician who inspired Elvis greatly.
Gil-Scott Heron
5x7 graphite in sketchbook
One of my favorite artists, poets, and musicians Gil-Scott Heron.
His miscellaneous blend of soul, jazz, and blues recordings have truly shaped modern music. The Godfather of Hip-Hop himself.
His miscellaneous blend of soul, jazz, and blues recordings have truly shaped modern music. The Godfather of Hip-Hop himself.
3 Roy Kent Studies
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
"Oi. " - in Roy Kent voice
Duomo di Milano, 2024
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
Inspired by the statue of a martyr. While the martyr is unknown so is the physical appearance of definable facial features in the drawing.
While the act of martyrdom may inspire or evoke awe, so does the physique and rendering of the figure here.
While the act of martyrdom may inspire or evoke awe, so does the physique and rendering of the figure here.
Streetball Gestures, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
A series of gesture drawings completed from ABA, NBA, and AND1 mixtape videos and images.
Movement, flair, and style.
Movement, flair, and style.
Streetball Gestures, 2023
Additional basketball gesture drawings depicted from similar imagery as previously.
Bonus points if you see the two front figures as Dr.J's dunking on one another!
Bonus points if you see the two front figures as Dr.J's dunking on one another!
St. Michael Archangel, 2024
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock, 2023
Drawing depicting St. Michael and brother St. Lucifer in battle in heaven.
The many renderings of this image depicted in many art media across many cultures is wonderful.
The many renderings of this image depicted in many art media across many cultures is wonderful.
Woodland Solace, 2024
8.5x11 graphite on paper
A figure shielding his face stark naked in an abandoned bare forest surrounded by tree limbs.
Woodland Seance, 2024
Dancing figures gathered in a forest. Rendered from a series of fashion depicting figures on a runway of some kind. Now in the woods celebrating some the mystique of nature or spirit.
Leap of Faith, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
Elongated figure in deep contemplation overlooking the unknown unfamiliar terrain removed from a known complacent reality.
Baroque in Berlin, 2024
8.5x11 ink on cardstock
Gesture drawings arranged in a hierarchal order. Based on an Italian Baroque marble statue somewhere in Germany.
Dead Man's Desert. 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
Combination of historical statues and photographs creating a scene inspired by a gothic western aesthetic.
On Broken Wings Mosh Dept., 2023
8.5x11 ink and graphite on cardstock
One of if not the heaviest and most underrated metalcore band, On Broken Wings.
Their music is a grueling gut punch I never get tired of in fact it is highly welcomed.
I drew a frail figure flying, literally, on a broken wing over a chemical plant surrounded by water.
Their music is a grueling gut punch I never get tired of in fact it is highly welcomed.
I drew a frail figure flying, literally, on a broken wing over a chemical plant surrounded by water.
St. Christopher and Angels, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
The interpretation of St. Christopher in Catholic art especially is something I find beautiful.
This drawing creates a triptych or sorts of two Angel figures guiding St. Christopher on a journey with an infant Jesus.
This drawing creates a triptych or sorts of two Angel figures guiding St. Christopher on a journey with an infant Jesus.
Nataraja Shiva, 2023
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
This rendition of Shiva as Nataraja the one dancing to create new life from past destruction is one of my favorite religious and artistic symbols.
Seeing original sculptures of this in person at art museums, if I remember correctly, at Cleveland and Pittsburgh, were some of my favorite memories as a student.
Seeing original sculptures of this in person at art museums, if I remember correctly, at Cleveland and Pittsburgh, were some of my favorite memories as a student.
Judge Never Dies, 2024
8.5x11 graphite on cardstock
Inspired by my interpretation of the ending passage in Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.
The Judge dances naked. He will never die.
The Judge dances naked. He will never die.
Sancho, Rancho. Sanchero, Ranchero. Sancherino, Rancherino.
My kitten Sancho who I adopted. Attempted to draw him from life while he sat on my lap.
Named after Sancho Panza, the wise witty squire from Don Quixote.
Named after Sancho Panza, the wise witty squire from Don Quixote.
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