Artistic Process

My work begins with inspiration from meaningful and beautiful images. I tend to work on a drawing from beginning to end without intermediary sketches. I prefer to build the drawing up through a gradual process of layering. This allows for flexibility and keeps potential improvements to develop through the process.

Upon receiving high-resolution (usually professional) photos to work from, my eye focuses on the image that allows my work to capture its essence. It is important to select the correct working image considering the hours of work dedicated to the final portrait. The inspiration captured in a portrait is as important to me as it is to the client.