About the Artist

Technique:
After my layout or line drawing is complete, I apply vine charcoal with a brush to fill in the tooth or indentations of the paper to create the subtle variations of the gray scale. This is what I would call my wash. My work consists of a mixture of applying the powder medium with tortillons, blending stumps and brushes. I do use pencil throughout the process but only for sharper detailing. I find the charcoal/graphite medium challenging due to the amount of detail that goes into each piece. Engineering how to achieve various textures with the tools I use is what I consider to be the most fulfilling part of the process, but patience is, by far, the most important tool in working with these mediums.

 Artist:

I reside in Berkley, Massachusetts with my wife, 3 children and Daisy, our cocker spaniel. I have been working in the powder mediums of charcoal & graphite since 2004. Being a self taught artist, I am constantly experimenting with the application of the charcoal/graphite powder mediums. I have always been drawn to the look and feel of black and white artwork. I consider my works more paintings than drawings. Although traditionally, when you think of charcoal & graphite you don't think painting, but as for my technique, drawing is only a small part of the finished work.

Since 2005, my work has been exhibited locally in both juried and non-juried art shows & festivals.

Exhibits

Non-Juried
Dighton Art Festival, Dighton, MA (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Strawberry Festival, Assonet, MA (2007, 2008, 2009)
Westport Art Group Community Show, Westport, MA (2008)
Rehoboth-Antique and Artisan Show, Rehoboth, MA (2008)
Narragansett Art Festival, Narragansett, RI (2009)

Juried
Westport Art & Craft Show, Westport, MA (2006, 2007, 2008)
Bristol Museum Fall Show, Bristol , RI (2006)
Uncommon Art on the Common, Bristol, RI (2007)
Warren Arts Festival, Warren, RI (2007, 2008, 2009)

Awards
Warren Art Festival - 2007 - Honorable Mention;
Warren Art Festival - 2008 - Susan Hassell Award;
Warren Art Festival - 2009 - "Honorable Mention;
Narragansett Art Festival - 2009 - 2nd Place

Thank you for viewing,

George Ferreira