Drawing has always been an important and very enjoyable part of my practice. It lends itself naturally to a more intimate and informal approach to portraiture, while also giving me a way to explore ideas, gestures and compositions as paintings begin to take shape.

The works below include a selection of some of my favourite drawings, from commissioned portraits to preparatory studies for paintings. I work primarily in graphite and charcoal, sometimes using powdered charcoal in liquid form to create deeper, softer areas of tone. It is a medium I haven’t had as much time to return to recently, but one I remain very drawn to for its immediacy, delicacy and ability to capture something quietly expressive in a sitter.

Click on each work to see further details, and if you are interested in commissioning a drawing, please do get in touch.