Artwork
Brian rediscovered the benefits of unplugging and the tactile nature of drawing after immersing himself in design. He works mainly with graphite, pastel, and charcoal, exploring still-life and the expressiveness of the human form through figure drawing.
Exhibitions:
2023 NùD: Art of the Figure, Graphite Gallery, Edmonds, WA
Still lifes
Self-portrait charcoal drawing of the artist (4x5 ft)
Charcoal drawing of artist's fist (3x4 in)
Charcoal drawing of a 2" leaf (3.5x4.5 ft)
Charcoal drawing of 1" machine screw (4x5 ft)
Charcoal study of "River de la plata" in the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi by Bernini from a personal picture
Long poses
Most of the following were created during live model poses of 20 – 30 min in length. More detailed drawings range from 1-5+ hours.
Gestures
The following were created with a live or video-based model during 2-5 min. poses.
“The lightest dark is darker than the darkest light.”
— Academic value study rule