Silver on paper, 18 x 24 The larger-than-life size silverpoint drawing is based on a charcoal study. The silver is smoothly applied to create the subtle tonal shifts.

Pen and ink on paper. This piece is comprised solely of undulating lines — a technique created by the artist — that results in a range of tones that form the image. The image has a harmonic quality that results from the unique application of ink.

Charcoal on paper, 18 x 24 During a 4th of July outing with friends, the artist produced this piece onsite, “pliene aire” in Hood River, Oregon.

Charcoal and chalk on paper, 18 x 24 This is a study of a drapery where the manipulation of light and dark shades create a three dimensional effect.

Silver on panel, 20 x 20 The artist uses three different techniques in this piece. The silver on the mountain and figure is comprised solely of vertical lines embuing the figure with gravitas. The vertical lines contrast with the foliage in the background and the crosshatch on the stone.

Pen and bush and ink, 18 x 24 This is an ink study for a large oil painting. The main figures are compositionally worked out for the painting. The drawing foreshadows the power of the larger work.

Pen and ink on paper, 15 ¼ x 18 This is the artist’s first experiment with pure undulating lines inspired by Albert Einstein’s E=mc2rd equation. After completing this initial work the artist went on to draw additional images in this style, including a self portrait and a painting of Albert Einstein.