Drawing Portfolio

Presenting a set of drawings produced primarily in colored pencil since 1997. These works either hang in the dining room at avindelor (my home), were purchased, or are currently misplaced or lost.

j5916
Jimla Alindðe / Dog Portrait

Study of light and texture on a dog, a departure from cards drawn during the time.

j5978
Jimla Aðitriçe / Abby and Sasha

A commissioned dog portrait.

j6146a
Francis Park Study 1

On site drawing studying springtime light under park trees.

j6146b
Francis Park Study 2

On site drawing of newly-mowed grass in the park across the street from home.

j6147a
Jimla Sairene / Francis Park 3

Study of shadow draping over topography, foreground vs. background, and atmospherics in the park.

j6159
Augusta Missouri Bottoms

On site drawing of receding flood waters in the river bottom from nearby bluffs.

j624a
Francis Park Autumn

Study of the stark October light on the autumn foliage in the park.

j6284
6225 Nottingham Texture Study

On site study of the architectural texture and play of light on glass block during winter shut-in.

j6285
St. Louis Hills Texture Study

Vignette of windows outside the kitchen window, the play of shadow and depth.

j628b
St. Louis Hills Christmas

Memory drawing of typical St. Louis Hills houses in a snow; study of snow lit by urban light.

j6295
Heidelberg

Study of urban texture during winter shut-in.

j7458
St. Louis Hills Community Center

The sole commercial verone-style drawing illustrating the conversion of Nottingham School to a community center

j6305
Pensacola Scene 1

This beach study examines the atmospheric light and the brilliance of the sand. With a snowy scene outside, a beach scene warms the soul and prepares me for later on-site sketches on vacation.

j6308
Pensacola Scene 2

Another beach scene exercise, attention to the colors in the water, further preparation for on site sketching.

j630b
Waikiki Study

Laura's vacation photos continue to provide exercise, here the texture of the water and the undersea sand is the focus.

j6374
Chase Park Plaza

An on-site study of Chase Park Plaza from the northern side of Forest Park. Attention to the greenery and the stark lighting on the St. Louis skyscraper.

j637b
Pensacola NAS

Study of the brilliant light reflected from the sand and the subtle atmospheric gradations at the naval air station.

j63aa
The Palm House at Tower Grove

On site drawing of the Palm House, finished in the studio. This is a study of vegetation and the play of light.

j63b6
Jimla Verlunðe Jimla Verlunðe

Drawing explores the layers of development south of Washington Avenue. Abandoned, overgrown lots, old world mansions, and brownstone high rises lie in their decay in the spring sunshine.

j6400
House Portrait

Study of the architectural and vegetative textures, the play of light around a home in the Central West End.

j6421
The New Cathedral

Study of light upon the ornate facade of St. Louis' Cathedral.

j652a
Industrial Mast

On site sketch of an industrial building at St. Charles Place downtown.

j6580
The Jewelbox at Forest Park

On site sketch exploring the transparency of the Jewelbox, the dynamic sky that day.

j65a9
Third Baptist Afternoon

Sketch of light on North Grand Avenue playing upon masonry and reflected by windows on the street.

j6692
Southwest and Botanical

This beach study examines the atmospheric light and the brilliance of the sand. With a snowy scene outside, a beach scene warms the soul and prepares me for later on-site sketches on vacation.

j6726
Eureka Springs

Another beach scene exercise, attention to the colors in the water, further preparation for on site sketching.

j6786
McRee Town

This is the first of a series of rapid memory sketches drawn from the commute home. Study of city light on industrial relics north of the highway.

j6787
SLU Hospital

Evening scene examining the dark range presented by urban light.

j6789
Tower Grove at Dusk

Study of urban light on classic St. Louis masonry homes.

j6791
Compton Heights Water Tower

Study of architectural lighting on masonry, transmuting the natural color of the stone.

j6797
Civil Courts Building

Study of architectural and atmospheric texture. Virga drift from high clouds above a starkly lit monumental skyscraper.

j6798
Southwestern Bell

Study of light on the south facade of a skyskraper; the color set doesn't support the actual color of the facade.

j6924
Jimla Merralene

Drawing incorporating things important to the life of a friend.

j6a96
St. Louis Union Station

Study of late afternoon light on my workplace and environs.

j6aa0
Compton Heights Water Tower

Study of the color, texture, and lighting of a favorite landmark.

j6aaa
The Climatron

On site study of translucency of the geodesic dome and the evening skyscape, finished in the studio.

j6b53
Jimla Verse

Portrait of a north side icon, a wedding gift to a friend.

j8581
“Canada from Sugar Island”

On-site verone-style drawing produced in an hour at Sugar Island, Michigan

j8583
“View South from Big Mike’s Cabin”

On-site study of the scene south of the cabin

j8584
“Fixin’ to Fish”

On site sketch of relatives preparing to go fishing

This page last modified Thursday 3 May 2012.


j5916 Jimla Alindðe / Dog Portrait Study of light and texture on a dog, a departure from cards drawn during the time.	j5978 Jimla Aðitriçe / Abby and Sasha A commissioned dog portrait.	j6146a Francis Park Study 1 On site drawing studying springtime light under park trees.	j6146b Francis Park Study 2 On site drawing of newly-mowed grass in the park across the street from home.

j6147a Jimla Sairene / Francis Park 3 Study of shadow draping over topography, foreground vs. background, and atmospherics in the park.	j6159 Augusta Missouri Bottoms On site drawing of receding flood waters in the river bottom from nearby bluffs.	j624a Francis Park Autumn Study of the stark October light on the autumn foliage in the park.	j6284 6225 Nottingham Texture Study On site study of the architectural texture and play of light on glass block during winter shut-in.

j6285 St. Louis Hills Texture Study Vignette of windows outside the kitchen window, the play of shadow and depth.	j628b St. Louis Hills Christmas Memory drawing of typical St. Louis Hills houses in a snow; study of snow lit by urban light.	j6295 Heidelberg Study of urban texture during winter shut-in.	j7458 St. Louis Hills Community Center The sole commercial verone-style drawing illustrating the conversion of Nottingham School to a community center

j6305 Pensacola Scene 1 This beach study examines the atmospheric light and the brilliance of the sand. With a snowy scene outside, a beach scene warms the soul and prepares me for later on-site sketches on vacation.	j6308 Pensacola Scene 2 Another beach scene exercise, attention to the colors in the water, further preparation for on site sketching.	j630b Waikiki Study Laura's vacation photos continue to provide exercise, here the texture of the water and the undersea sand is the focus.	j6374 Chase Park Plaza An on-site study of Chase Park Plaza from the northern side of Forest Park. Attention to the greenery and the stark lighting on the St. Louis skyscraper.

j637b Pensacola NAS Study of the brilliant light reflected from the sand and the subtle atmospheric gradations at the naval air station.	j63aa The Palm House at Tower Grove On site drawing of the Palm House, finished in the studio. This is a study of vegetation and the play of light.	j63b6 Jimla Verlunðe Jimla Verlunðe Drawing explores the layers of development south of Washington Avenue. Abandoned, overgrown lots, old world mansions, and brownstone high rises lie in their decay in the spring sunshine.	j6400 House Portrait Study of the architectural and vegetative textures, the play of light around a home in the Central West End.

j6421 The New Cathedral Study of light upon the ornate facade of St. Louis' Cathedral.	j652a Industrial Mast On site sketch of an industrial building at St. Charles Place downtown.	j6580 The Jewelbox at Forest Park On site sketch exploring the transparency of the Jewelbox, the dynamic sky that day.	j65a9 Third Baptist Afternoon Sketch of light on North Grand Avenue playing upon masonry and reflected by windows on the street.

j6692 Southwest and Botanical This beach study examines the atmospheric light and the brilliance of the sand. With a snowy scene outside, a beach scene warms the soul and prepares me for later on-site sketches on vacation.	j6726 Eureka Springs Another beach scene exercise, attention to the colors in the water, further preparation for on site sketching.	j6786 McRee Town This is the first of a series of rapid memory sketches drawn from the commute home. Study of city light on industrial relics north of the highway.	j6787 SLU Hospital Evening scene examining the dark range presented by urban light.

j6789 Tower Grove at Dusk Study of urban light on classic St. Louis masonry homes.	j6791 Compton Heights Water Tower Study of architectural lighting on masonry, transmuting the natural color of the stone.	j6797 Civil Courts Building Study of architectural and atmospheric texture. Virga drift from high clouds above a starkly lit monumental skyscraper.	j6798 Southwestern Bell Study of light on the south facade of a skyskraper; the color set doesn't support the actual color of the facade.

j6924 Jimla Merralene Drawing incorporating things important to the life of a friend.	j6a96 St. Louis Union Station Study of late afternoon light on my workplace and environs.	j6aa0 Compton Heights Water Tower Study of the color, texture, and lighting of a favorite landmark.	j6aaa The Climatron On site study of translucency of the geodesic dome and the evening skyscape, finished in the studio.

j6b53 Jimla Verse Portrait of a north side icon, a wedding gift to a friend.	j8581 “Canada from Sugar Island” On-site verone-style drawing produced in an hour at Sugar Island, Michigan	j8583 “View South from Big Mike’s Cabin” On-site study of the scene south of the cabin	j8584 “Fixin’ to Fish” On site sketch of relatives preparing to go fishing