Graphite Rules

Recently I got back to painting, and concurrently got back to drawing with a graphite 4B pencil instead of my automatic 0.7mm pencil. I like it more because I can get a better line range. Automatic pencils are very convenient on trains and on long trips because you don't have to sharpen them and they stay precise. However, when I paint I place the shadow shapes first and then work on the detail, so with a real pencil it is much easier and faster to achieve that. Drawing and painting for me is related, what I learn on paper through my sketches influences the mars I make on canvas. Also I feel better connected to the paper when I use a real pencil, charcoal or graphite stick. I can use it directly on the page without any mechanics and really transmit what I am seeing with my eyes onto the page. I must say that I really envy people who can draw with a ballpoint pen (and I know some who do it extremely well). For some reason, I can never get that 'ink goo' filled ball tip to move the way I want. I mean it is really a great tool, but I just feel frustrated and disconnected using it. Anyway, thought you would like to know what kind of graphite I use and i hope you like my drawing :)

Suberbia

I went home to visit friends and family this passed weekend, and I got an opprotunity to sketch some great suburban faces :)

Super Smash Bros.

A page out of my sketchbook. I drew all this from my memory, mostly during lecture. It is funny how inaccurate I drew some characters, especially Yoshi and Bauser, but I still like to practice drawing from memory.

commuters

still alive and drawing.

K8 Hardy

K8 Hardy, performance and video artist, she was our guest in lecture yesterday.
Ann Snitow, my professor for Intro to Feminist Thought and Action.

her name is cat

Cat is sleeping on Natasha's lap.

My sister Natasha

Quick sketch I did of my sister on the subway. She is an amazing person, and my best friend.