Portraits

Portraits

Portraiture offers its own world of possibilities, from insights into the subject, to interesting visual dialogs with the viewer, to something that you just like to view. I don’t frequently engage in portraiture, but when I do, I find it both challenging and rewarding.

Mon Amie (2019)

Monotype; ink on paper. 30” x 40”

Jett (2019)

Monotype; ink on paper. 24” x 24”

India (2019)

Monotype; ink on paper. 24” x 24”

Black Dog (2021)

In many cultures, a black dog is a metaphor for depression or lack of will. Putting sunglasses on the dog adds an element of whimsy, rejecting or minimizing that notion.

Four color relief block print; ink on paper. 26” x 40”

One of six

Me, Blue (2019)

Multi-block wood block relief print; ink on paper. 26” x 40”

Four of eight

Me (2018)

Multi-block wood block relief print; ink on paper. 22” x 32”

Six of eight

Me, Graphite (2018)

Graphite on vellum; ink on paper. 24” x 36”