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.
Meet the Artist
I reside in Berkley, Massachusetts with my wife, Maria, 3 children, Tyler, Lillie and Aaron. 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. Recent works will be currently showing at the the Gallery on Main at 317 Main Street Falmouth MA
Exhibits
NonjuriedDighton Art Festival, Dighton, MA 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Strawberry Festival, Assonet, MA 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Westport Art Group Community Show, Westport, MA 2008 Rehoboth-Antique and Artisan Show, Rehoboth, MA 2008 Fort Adams Family Fun Day, Newport, RI 2009 Dighton Library, Dighton, MA 2010 Bud's by the Beach, Westport, MA (2010) |
JuriedWestport 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, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 Narragansett Art Festival, Narragansett, RI 2009, 2010, 2011 Pawtucket Art Festival, Pawtucket, RI 2010 |
Gallery ShowingsGreat Ponds Gallery in Lakeville, MA for the months of January and February of 2013
Trescott Street Gallery in Taunton, MA for the months of March, April and May of 2013 Patriots Place Gallery in Foxboro, MA, June 21-23 2013 Dedee Shattuck Gallery in Westport, MA Great Ponds Gallery in Lakeville, MA for the months of March, April, and May of 2021 Gallery on Main 317 Main Street, Falmouth MA |
Awards
Warren Art Festival - 2007 - Honorable Mention
Warren Art Festival - 2008 - Susan Hassell Award
Warren Art Festival - 2009 - Honorable Mention
Narragansett Art Festival - 2009 - Second Place
Warren Art Festival - 2010 - First Place
Narragansett Art Festival - 2011 - First Place
Warren Art Festival - 2011 - Best of Show
Warren Art Festival - 2014 Honorable Mention
Warren Art Festival - 2015 - First Place
Warren Art Festival - 2016 - Second Place
Warren Art Festival - 2008 - Susan Hassell Award
Warren Art Festival - 2009 - Honorable Mention
Narragansett Art Festival - 2009 - Second Place
Warren Art Festival - 2010 - First Place
Narragansett Art Festival - 2011 - First Place
Warren Art Festival - 2011 - Best of Show
Warren Art Festival - 2014 Honorable Mention
Warren Art Festival - 2015 - First Place
Warren Art Festival - 2016 - Second Place