Drawings & Sketches
A collection of drawings and sketches that showcase the foundation of my artistic practice. These works reveal the thought process and technical skills that underpin my larger paintings.
Sketch Study 60
2019
Graphite
32cm × 36cm
Sketch Study 65
2014
Mixed Media
37cm × 25cm
Sketch Study 70
2014
Mixed Media
21cm × 23cm
Sketch Study 75
2020
Graphite
33cm × 41cm
Sketch Study 80
2013
Charcoal
40cm × 40cm
Sketch Study 85
2014
Pencil
34cm × 25cm
Sketch Study 90
2016
Pencil
21cm × 36cm
Sketch Study 95
2012
Graphite
31cm × 44cm
Sketch Study 100
2021
Graphite
35cm × 49cm
Sketch Study 105
2015
Ink
21cm × 42cm
Sketch Study 110
2019
Graphite
24cm × 25cm
Sketch Study 115
2021
Graphite
45cm × 23cm
The Importance of Drawing
Drawing has always been the foundation of my artistic practice. It is through the discipline of regular sketching that I develop my ideas, refine my technique, and maintain a connection to the fundamental skills of observation and mark-making.
I carry a sketchbook with me wherever I go, capturing fleeting moments, interesting compositions, and studies of light and form. These quick sketches often serve as the seeds for larger, more developed works, but they also stand as complete artistic expressions in their own right.
In my drawings, I explore the expressive potential of line, tone, and texture using a variety of materials including charcoal, graphite, ink, and mixed media. The immediacy of drawing allows me to capture the essence of a subject with a directness that is both challenging and rewarding.
From Sketch to Finished Work
Many of my paintings begin as simple sketches that capture an initial inspiration or idea. Through a process of refinement and development, these sketches evolve into more complex compositions that eventually become finished paintings.
This progression from sketch to finished work is a crucial part of my creative process, allowing me to explore different possibilities and approaches before committing to a final direction. The spontaneity and freedom of the initial sketch often informs the energy and character of the completed piece.
