The Art of Progression

So back in 2007 I picked up a pencil and sat down to draw a portrait of Santa around Christmastime. Back then (sadly enough) I was very proud of my end result. Today, at 16 I am a little more critical of myself which, paired with my lessons and practice, has helped me transform from where I was back then. I am thankful I have my early work to remind myself of where I started and how much further I can go.

 

Age 11-12 
No shading or shadows and it looks like he's picking his nose!



Age 13
Moving in the right direction.

Age 16
Improvement over the last two? Still LOTS of room for improvement!



Now, I still have a long way to go and I look forward to the progression in years to come.

Merry Christmas!

2010: Setting the Pace

In 2010, I learned to speed up a little! Here is a bigger collection of work.

2010: Age 14

An improved St. Nick painting.

A simplistic bird I painted for Holiday House 2010.

Some "Toms" I designed for myself!

My precious dog, Weagle next to his portrait.

"Fancy" Christmas gift

Scrappy with his portrait

"Scrappy" Christmas gift





"Zoe" Christmas gift



"Jake" Christmas gift

"Hungry Frog" placed 1st in two separate competitions.

Woodpecker. Won 2nd place in a local competition.

A portrait of my friend, Maddie. Now in a 2 year travelling exhibit.

A birthday gift for my dancer friend, Haley

"Ted the Lion" September

Just a sketch, August

Dancer, June