1991 to 1999
My artistic journey started with these pencil drawings and my aim at the time was to establish a few basic principles of pencil work, shading, scaling and gridding. These were effectively personal exercises in technique that helped build confidence in my abilities.
Pink Floyd (circa 1971). Fan art (Source: Meddle Album CD)
A study in shading and texture (Source: Crofts Original advert)
Blending and shading techniques. Source: CK fragrance Advert (late 1990's)
Lynx on the Hunt
A practice in portraiture. Source: Safari Fragrance Advert
Practice in Portraiture. Source: Safari Fragrance Advert
A Single Man (From Elton John's Album of the same name)
Untitled
Early Fan Art. First Drawing of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds.
Fighter Pilot part 1
Warhammer 40,000 Fan Art of a Space Marine.
Fighter Pilot part 2
First ever attempt at a serious picture. Source: Mariah Carey's first album