Had an enjoyable time following Chris's demo. It was my first drawing completed using a mechanical pencil. Chris, thank you so much for the demo!

I only now realized that these two pieces are yin and yang. Woman and man. Young and old. One with so much to live still, and the other with so many stories to tell. The dreams and the scars. Feedback is much appreciated. :) PS: the actual drawings aren't as gritty as they appear. Neither is the contrast so strong in the first portrait. Just a consequence of poor lighting and an aging phone.

This is my second oil portrait study, where I focused on exploring brushwork, refining values, and capturing just enough likeness without getting lost in detail. With each layer, I learn a bit more about restraint, rhythm, and how emotion can emerge from the simplest interplay of light and shadow. Still learning — and still enjoying the process.

I drew this from a photo reference of my baby. ☺️

Earlier this week I spent a couple of hours drawing the great Pete Postlethwaite. Few actors, I think, had a face so full of character. Every line seems to tell a story.