• Canson Paperboard

  This paper has a textured surface and is adhered to a sturdy backing in order to protect the art from bending or creasing. When the art is finished I spray it with a non toxic fixative in order to prevent the charcoal from smearing. This surface is best mounted behind glass in a frame.

Sizes & Prices

5X7” - $200

9X12” - $350

11X14” - $450

16X20” - $650

(Frame not included)

• Canson Paperboard mounted on cradled wood (ready to hang)

  For this option, the paper is glued onto a wood panel and either painted or sprayed with a varnish in order to seal and protect the art. No glass needed!

Sizes & Prices

5X7” - $300

9X12” - $500

11X14” - $600

16X20” - $850

Larger sizes available, please email for a quote.

Taking reference photos

There are a few important aspects to a reference photo that I require in order to make an art piece that is up to my standard.

• Perspective

  The correct perspective is important because the subject can get severely distorted at different camera angles. I prefer photos that are taken at direct eye level (or close to eye level) as opposed to pointing downward at a subject or pointing upward.

• Detail

  Capturing detail is also very important so the closer you can get to your subject, the better. It can be helpful with a dark background so that the camera doesn’t focus on background objects, reducing it’s focus on your subject. Also, a high resolution (300dpi) photo is a must. Small file sizes tend to be grainy and will not provide enough visual information for me to work from.

• Strong light source

  My favorite photos are taken in sunlight because it creates such strong shadows, but this method isn’t always possible. Strong light contrast of any kind is very important for the way I like to create my drawings, as I use it to create 3 dimensional illusion. A light source coming from the top/front at a 45° angle will almost always provide that kind of lighting and will create shadows in order to describe form.