During the restoration of my kitchen following a fire that destroyed the cabinets, I photographed several of the craftsmen involved in the rebuilding process. This graphite study captures the cabinet installer in a quiet, unposed moment. I was drawn to the downward tilt of his head, the shadow cast by his cap, and his thoughtful expression. Working from my photograph, I concentrated on capturing the character of his face through light, shadow, and expressive pencil strokes.
Graphite Study
During the restoration of my kitchen following a fire that destroyed the cabinets, I photographed several of the craftsmen involved in the rebuilding process. This graphite study captures the cabinet installer in a quiet, unposed moment. I was drawn to the downward tilt of his head, the shadow cast by his cap, and his thoughtful expression. Working from my photograph, I concentrated on capturing the character of his face through light, shadow, and expressive pencil strokes.