Essays
The X Principles of Sharp Point Shading
I. Never Work in your Own Shadow.
II. Protect your Paper from Damage.
III. Keep your Pencil Sharp at All Times.
IV. Shade in Forward Progression.
V. Graze with a Delicate Touch...
Everyone Sees Something Different
A drawing that took four years to complete has sparked hundreds of wildly different interpretations. Built entirely on the golden section, it reduces detail until only essence remains – inviting projection, ambiguity, and eventual revelation.
The Split of the Structure: An Analysis
Susan’s body is caught between opposing angles—hexagonal and pentagonal—that symbolize the Manor’s tension between rigidity and freedom. The painting is both a portrait and a puzzle: her posture encodes the very struggle she must transcend.
Beyond Basics: Advanced Drawing with Blackwing
Learning to draw like everyone else is not a very complex matter. You can use any pencil you want. If you want to learn my technique, you need to use Blackwing pencils. They are higher quality than other brands and they have properties which make them more suitable for shading with a sharp point.