Portfolios > Portraits

These portraits, often of friends or family, have frequently been inspired by contemporary or historical photographs. In some cases, I have taken the photo with a drawing or painting in mind; more often I find a compelling image that begins the process of making a portrait.

David Hummon, circa 1900
pen and watercolor
At Seven
pen and watercolor
Braids
ink and watercolor
Morning Curlers
sepia ink and watercolor
Friend in Florida
intaglio etching with aquatint
Bailey
ink and watercolor
2025
Grandson
pencil sketch
Spring in Town, Arlington
ink and watercolor on Yupo
Pat in Chair
pencil, sketch