New Drawings/ Readings Project

Recently I began a new drawing practice. I spent the whole Trump presidency cranking out political portraits, one or sometimes even two a week because we were trying to keep up with the news cycle at ArtProfiler; but now I’m working for a different website (my own) and am in the position of being able to pick and choose what I do. 

“American Toad” (Bill Barr) - Oil on Canvas, 2019

Originally published on ArtProfiler | June 14, 2019

Right now I’m rarely in the studio. I have a portrait sitting on the easel waiting to be painted (and another in planning stages that I’m itching to begin), but I’ve been so busy with written work -- chatty and mostly factual stories for the blog, and more literary stories that go out to quarterlies -- that I feel a little chained to the desk. 

Which is why I started drawing every day. To get my rocks off.

Now I’m at the point where I’d like to offer this service to you.

The first three people who send me photos of themselves (or someone they cherish) will receive one of these little graphite portraits for free.

After that, as I expand my practice, I will have to start charging -- please see specifics at the bottom of this post. 

Another thing. I pick up a lot of information about people when I draw or paint them -- what moves them forward, what holds them back, what their desires and goals are, even illnesses they may be harboring. Unless asked, I don’t usually tune into that sort of personal stuff, but I’m happy to do it, so if you’d like me to add a reading to a portrait of you let me know. Cheers.

The Details

Graphite drawing -- $100 ($200 with reading)

Colored pencil drawing -- $200 ($300 with reading)

Photos should be crisp and well-lit with as much contrast between dark and light tonal values as possible. 

Only one person per portrait, please.

You can reach me by email.

Only the first three people to send me a photo will receive a free drawing. If you’d also like a reading, the cost is $100.