Drawing on paper

Observational studies in graphite, ink, and charcoal, made to look closely at light, value, and form. Each sheet is shown as it was made.

Graphite, charcoal, and silverpoint on handmade rag papers.

Each work is listed with its medium, dimensions, and date, so the paper and mark-making can be read directly.

A close crop of charcoal tonal transitions on heavyweight paper, showing the grain of the sheet and the soft gradation between light and shadow.