Moon Glow

I did this drawing in graphite pencils.  Right before creating this though, I practiced drawing details of the face, especially noses, lips and eyes.  I focused on creating dimension through creating depth in imagery with darkening, highlighting and middle tones.  Enjoy!

Rising Angel

Rising Angel was done in charcoal pencil.  I love working with the idea of being suspended, or floating, between the ground and the sky.  I'm also into shading and creating multidimensional aspects.  I wanted the wings to look like they are made out of soft clouds, unlike realistic bird wings.  Similarly, the material of the dress is also cloud like; blurring the imagery between reality and fantasy.

This second drawing is the original version of Rising Angel.  I later modified it to have shorter wings and dress, as well as a vortex for the angel to ascend through, up to the night's sky.

(Second version)