Drawing was something I never thought I would pursue, but here it is. Occasionally, my mind's eye will find a subject that I can't shake until I draw it out. This is a more consuming hobby of mine that I find cathartic and objective. Using charcoal and erasers gives a dark, bold characteristic resulting in a satisfying aesthetic.

Sailor in the Shadows

The Sailor in the Shadows was one of my first pieces from many years ago. This work was what led to my preference of working in charcoal. Blacking a background out and erasing the shadows into a subject proved to be the specific process useful for me to understand details beyond making a picture pretty. The resulting style of grit and grain will always be a well that I will continue to return to.

Jarmusch

When I found myself exploring the world of film making as a natural derivative to my story telling and photography, I started delving into the world of No Wave films. While Amos Poe deserves his own flowers, it was the work of Jim Jarmusch that captivated me. From his original films like Down by Law, Permanent Vacation, and Stranger than Paradise to his newer movies like Patterson and The Dead Don't Die, all have been equally flawless. With his undeniably cool demeanor and wild white hair, drawing a portrait of Jim seemed like a worthy undertaking.

Custody Night

I had this memory of being in a McDonalds one Sunday night when I was a teenager. There was a father and a son obviously spending the last moments of their weekend custody period together. The father was in his own world - depicted here with a cigarette. The young son, exiled to the McPlay Place, stood angrily on the soft, sweaty floor without any rules. It was so sad that it was funny.

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