Unless otherwise indicated, all fine art drawings are on cold- or hot-press high-density illustration board. Each piece starts the same way: with a really compelling photograph. I then sketch the subject(s) on the board with pencil, adding or deleting elements from the photo to the piece until I'm satisfied with the composition. I then lightly outline the major elements in ink, erase all pencil, and start either stippling or lining. After that's complete, I either add color or just seal the piece with a clear fixative and trim the item to a uniform size.

COMMISSIONS: Commissions are accepted any time. The price and time needed to create the piece will vary greatly, depending on the size of the piece, time required, materials and subject matter. Prices usually vary from $200 to $2000; a 50% deposit is required before work can begin. Click below to make a deposit; and email me or call (660-354-3261) with details.

The remaining balance can be worked out over time, if you need. The medium and subject matter can be requested by you, or decided upon between both of us.

I can create any sized piece on illustration board with pen & ink, pencil, colored pencil, or watercolor. On canvas, choose watercolor, acrylic or oil. Any size, any subject matter.

WORK INFO:

Fine Line: The line pieces take between 100-250 hours each to create. They are made with Kohr-I-Noor Rapidograph technical pens in nib sizes ranging from .13 to .25, with India Ink. The source material is usually either gardening magazines or books. Color pieces add approximately 20 hours to each piece, the color being Prismacolor or Derwent colored pencil, or Derwent colored pastels.

Stipple/Pointillism: These are very labor-intensive, taking up to 320 hours each. "Crazy Leaves" topped out at 350 hours; it's a very detailed piece. As with the Fine Line pieces, all are made with tech pens and India ink. The source material for these pieces is usually gardening magazines, because of the more complex subject matter.

Giclèe Printing: Call me or email me for information on what the giclèe process entails. The prints are totally worth the money; they're gorgeous.

Poster Printing: Email me to purchase a high-quality, affordable poster print.