Live Oil Study
Oil on canvasSOLD
Live Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Live Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Live Paint Study
Oil on canvasAvailable
Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Live Paint and Pencil Study
Oil on board/6B pencil on paperAvailable
Live Paint Study Series
Oil on board/oil on canvas/oil on paperAvailable
Live Paint Study
Oil on boardAvailable
Live Paint Study
Oil on canvasAvailable
Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Live Pencil Study
6B pencil on paperAvailable
Drawings and Studies
Paint and Pencil StudiesPaint and pencil studies in the classical realism method focus on developing precision, observation, and mastery of form, light, and shadow. Artists begin with detailed pencil sketches to map proportions, angles, and contours, training the eye to capture subtle nuances. These studies often emphasize value scales, layering tones gradually to create depth and volume. In painting, the process involves building up the image with thin, controlled layers, known as glazing, or working alla prima for wet-on-wet techniques. Classical realism prioritizes understanding anatomy, light behavior, and textures, ensuring even preparatory studies reflect lifelike accuracy. These exercises serve as essential foundations for larger works, refining technical skills while deepening the artist's ability to observe and translate reality onto canvas.