Boy in Window with time lapse images

18" x 24" portrait of my nephew done with soft pastel on black paper.

Final Portrait, 18" x 24", soft pastel on paper

Final Portrait, 18" x 24", soft pastel on paper

Creative process animation

Creative process animation

Initial pencil drawing. I typically only use a grid system when concerned about a specific facial likeness or body language. Also, black paper makes it tougher!

Initial pencil drawing. I typically only use a grid system when concerned about a specific facial likeness or body language. Also, black paper makes it tougher!

My work area!

My work area!

For physical size reference. Also, completed back-to-back with another portrait below it.

For physical size reference. Also, completed back-to-back with another portrait below it.