Took another crack at “Nicolai”. First did this over a year ago in the summer, I believe. Graphite 2h and 2B and white chalk on toned gray strathmore 400 paper.

This is with graphite 2H and 2B on regular computer copy paper

Spent 4 hours on this, still lots of island hunting to do, but I’m not very happy with the egg itself. The shape of the egg is not round enough and the core shadow is too dark I think. Thankful for any advice

“Freedom To Haunt” inspired by Norman Rockwell’s Freedom From Want. Ended up being a great learning experience and exercise! A lot of fun.

4value study

Value scales. Graphite pencils 2H and 2B. Oil paint titanium white and ivory black

Graphite 2h and 2b pencils and kneaded eraser used, no smudging. oil paints used was ivory black and titanium white.