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ABOUT ME
What I do and how I do it
I am a pencil portrait artist who is highly engrossed in precision and detail. The style of drawing I favour is photo-realism. My aim is to convey the relationship between both the drawing and photograph to create a realistic effect. I have been drawing all my life from quick illustrative sketches to extensive detailed pencil drawings. I became interested in photorealism and hyperrealism after researching and drawing inspiration from artists such as Kelvin Okafor and Jason Brooks. I started to develop my style by experimenting with new techniques to achieve a realistic effect.
How I Do It?
Although I use photographs as references for my drawings, I find that a lot of my work tends to be improvised. This is because I work very loosely with the photograph once I have the correct proportions, creating a unique style of drawing. Even though my portraits may look realistic from a distance, close-up you would be able to see that I have used a series of dots and line marks which react to each other in order to create a vibrant texture.
I usually begin a portrait by studying the photograph first, familiarising myself with the subject before I start drawing. I start from the eyes and make my way outwards making sure I capture as much detail as I can. There are also other techniques, such as the 'Grid method', that I use to help get the correct proportions.
'Have you ever tried to thread a needle?'
My drawing process is a very meticulous thought-provoking and time consuming process. Every stroke of the pencil is literally like trying to put a thread through a needle. My aim is to emulate real life, so I find that precision and accuracy are big factors when creating a piece of artwork. I wasn't born with the ability to draw like how I do today, it took hard work and a lot of practise. I was very determined to improve so I practised my craft everyday.
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