Figure

Figure; Any positive shape or form noticeably separated from the background or, the negative space.

This is one of my simple figure drawings of a female model. The time to draw this was approximately 6-8 min. Quick shading was used to help separate the positive lighter portions of the figure from the negative lightness of the background surrounding it.

Naturalism

Naturalism; The skillful representation of the visual image, forms, and proportions as seen in nature with an illusion of volume and three-dimensional space.

A close up of the flowers found in The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory in Key West, FL. It’s so vibrant that you can almost feel the delicate flora.

Cross Hatching

Cross Hatching; A drawing technique in which a series of lines are layered over each other to build up value and to suggest form and volume.

One of a few of my lighting experiments with crosshatching used to form an egg.

Gesture

Gesture; A line that does not stay at the edges but moves freely within forms. These lines record movement of the eye as well as implying the motion in the form.

This is one of my simple gesture drawings of a male model.

Suprematism

Suprematism; An early 1900's experimental form of art in Russia that reflected the interest in the industrial era.
 

What appears to be a power plant by the Burlington Bristol Bridge. This has been edited in Photoshop to give it a look that better suits Suprematism.

Legato

Legato; A connecting and flowing rhythm.

This is a panoramic or, long shot, (legato) of the Neshaminy Marina. This was made from multiple shots pieced together; a bit difficult without the proper camera for it!

Formal

Formal; Traditional and generally accepted visual solutions.

Grell Sutcliff in the Victorian Furniture display in the Metropolitan Museum of art. He stands beside a lovely deep red claw foot couch, appearing to belong with such a display.