My realistic figure drawings express the sensual pleasure of the human body and the sheer fun of drawing.  The human figure brings life and energy to drawing, and I always begin with live models.  For male figures, I like to emphasize the musculature of the figure with interesting line and shading; with female figures I tend to abstract from the major shapes of the body.  Many of my figure drawings combine drawing with painted backgrounds or collage, to add rich colors or textures to traditional drawing media like graphite, colored pencil, or charcoal.  

My figure drawings, paintings, and collages range from realistic and expressive to abstract and decorative, and my inspiration comes from powerful Renaissance realists like Michaelangelo, and modern masters of sensuality like Gauguin, Klimt, Matisse, and Degas.  Realistic figure drawings have taken many different directions in time, but figure drawing adapts and retains its timeless appeal.

My realistic figure drawings other figurative fine art are found in my decorative figures, my realistic figures, my playful figures, and my artist's collection. They can also be found in the portraits exhibits.