Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry J 9” x 12”, White and black charcoal pencils on charcoal paper This piece is a hand study I completed with white and black charcoal pencils. I tried to capture both the structure of the hand as well as the dramatic light and shadow present. I did this by trying...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry K 16″ x 20″, Graphite Pencil on Paper Overall, these drawings were something that had to be a little more creative than I usually do. And by that I mean, I’m usually someone who gets inspiration from other artists’ work or images, or...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry L 10X12, Pen and Ink I created my artwork “Best Friends”, in honor of my two cousins who are portrayed in my pen and ink drawing. I selected my original reference photo due to the emotion in each of their faces, realizing how the contrast in their expressions...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry M 11″x14″, graphite and charcoal “I was inspired by the artist Francois Bonvin’s artwork, A Woman Spinning Flax, and his utilization of very strong light that fades into darkness. In my composition, I portrayed God as light as He reaches down...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry N 8.5″ x 11″, Creativity I would say that my older brother has been my greatest inspiration. As I was growing up, I have many memories of my brother drawing with simply a mechanical pencil. My desire was always to be able to draw like him. His...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry O 14 1/2 x 11 1/2, pencils, tortillon C.S. Lewis’s book series The Chronicles of Narnia influenced this drawing because Aslan is an excellent depiction of Christ. When I look at Aslan, I can see the love of Christ in his eyes. Reading Narnia with my...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry P 22″ x 21″, graphite This piece is inspired by the realist, Gustav Corbet, particularly his work, “The Stone Breakers.” In that piece Corbet depicts the everyday life of a man and a boy hard at work. Unlike other paintings with people working,...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry Q 9×9 inches, pencil I was trying to capture the wisdom of an older golden retriever dog, highlighting the gray in Charlie’s fur around his face. There is nothing more comforting and familiar than the loyalty of a dog that loves you and you...
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Apr 8, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry R 9″ x 12″, Charcol and Dry Pastel I drew my family because they are very important to me. I have a pretty big family and each member has a very distinct personality. So what I tried to accomplish through my drawing was portraying their characters...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry S 12×16 inches, charcoal and white pencil As a student at a classical education school, we study a great amount of the ancient Roman times. In this piece is a roman soldier, surrounded by different depths of darkness. The piece depicts the darkness of the...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry T 9×12″, Charcoal on Bristol Paper In my piece, “The Windup”, I tried to capture the intensity of the battle between a pitcher and batter. There is nothing more confrontational than two players facing off with the sole determination to out-perform the...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry U 10″ x 13″, Colored pencil and chalk pastel on paper I’m often amazed at how colorful God’s creations are, especially when I get a chance to appreciate the saturated, wonderful colors with my eyes. Whenever I can immerse myself in the splendor of...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry V 18″ x 24″, Black and White Charcoal This old Western building, which holds a special place in my heart, served as both my inspiration and my subject. It symbolizes cherished family memories at a beloved vacation spot. My goal was to immortalize the...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry W 6 7/8″ X 11 1/4″, Graphite on paper In this narrative drawing, I sought to express a metaphor for prayer as God reaches down to meet His people who call to Him in their need. I was inspired by the form and technique of Albrecht Durer’s...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry A 30 ” x 20″, Oil painting This painting is a reflection of the beauty of the renewal of Texas in spring. The bluebonnets sway in the soft breeze, mimicking an ocean of blue. The hill in the background stands the test of time, a reminder of the vast...
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