This is a self portrait I did about this time last year. Just graphite on textured paper. I initially added a small amount of soft pastel to this piece but removed it later as I felt that it overpowered the graphite.
This is a quick 10 min sketch from life drawing class at school last year. The sketch was from a costume class which was always fun...this model was dressed as a pirate! I miss the life drawing and haven't had the time to find some more classes this year. I think I really need to improve my life drawing so had better find some classes soon.
