Ballpoint pen has become one of my favorite mediums over the years

though not particularly forgiving, this medium has allowed me to improve my technique beyond what graphite can provide, shading without smudging… a welcome challenge

"The Whittington Family" Ballpoint Pen 24x36in A commissioned piece for Sandy Whittington, welcoming her new baby into her loving family. A collage design featuring different members of their family, intended to highlight how love's embrace has many
"Dorielle Caimi" Ballpoint Pen 9x12in A bust portrait of the amazing artist, Miss Dorielle Caimi, meant to emulate the idea that the artist is just as much the art as what they create.
"Ben Elhav" Ballpoint Pen 9x12in A bust portrait of the independent filmmaker Bel Elhav, meant to emulate the idea that the artist is just as much the art as what they create.
"Richard Coyle" Ballpoint Pen 9x12in A bust portrait of the actor Richard Doyle, meant to emulate the idea that the artist is just as much the art as what they create.
"Alia Shawkat" Ballpoint Pen 9x12in A bust portrait of actress Alia Shawkat, meant to emulate the idea that the artist is just as much the art as what they create.
"Grand-père" Ballpoint Pen 9x12in A portrait of my grandpa in all of his Speedo glory.
"Study" Ballpoint Pen 5x7in A pen study focusing on the depth perception and shadows of arms and a side.
"Study 2" Ballpoint Pen 5x7in A sketch of a scene from a play... a still that captured frozen movement.
"You're Mine" Ballpoint pen 5x7in Figure study: capturing tension on paper.
"Sister Series: Ruby" Ballpoint Pen 11x14in A commissioned piece. Three daughters photographed by their mother, translated with pen on paper.
"Sister Series: Ava" Ballpoint Pen 11x14in A commissioned piece. Three daughters photographed by their mother, translated with pen on paper.
"Sister Series: Alexa" Ballpoint Pen 11x14in A commissioned piece. Three daughters photographed by their mother, translated by pen on paper.
"The Boys" Ballpoint Pen 18x24in A commissioned piece. Two boys and their pup. Fast asleep.
"Nat and Clea" Ballpoint Pen 18x24in A focus on the features; playing around with selective detailing
"Nat again" Ballpoint Pen 4x5 A ten-minute sketch face study challenge.
"Ted" Ballpoint Pen 4x5in A five-minute sketch face study challenge.
"Alpenglow" Ballpoint Pen 10x14in A memorial piece... collaged: the sum of the parts to the whole.