Here You Will find:
● Work-in-progress images along side the Finished Piece
● The Tools behind the Artwork
● Links to my Time Lapses on my YouTube Channel
From Pencil to Portrait: Witness Every Stage
This section offers insight into the creative process behind each pencil portrait
● Work-in-progress images along side the Finished Piece
● The Tools behind the Artwork
● Links to my Time Lapses on my YouTube Channel
See how the drawing develops from the first pencil strike to the finished artwork
This piece documents the progression of Tyson’s portrait from initial sketch to refined realism. Beginning with a graphite outline to establish structure and proportion, successive layers of coloured pencil build depth, texture, and tonal accuracy. The process focuses on gradually developing the character of Tyson through careful observation - bringing clarity to the eyes first, followed by the surrounding fur and subtle colour transitions - until the final piece achieves a lifelike presence.
This piece documents Mylo’s early growth through a dual portrait, capturing him as a young puppy and again at six months old. Working in Polychromos coloured pencil, the focus was on building depth within black fur - a process that relies on controlled layering, subtle tonal shifts, and precise stroke direction rather than relying on pure black.
Every piece I create is shaped not only by the subject, but by the materials I choose to work with. Over time, I’ve carefully refined a toolkit that allows me to achieve the level of depth, realism, and precision I’m known for.
I primarily work with a combination of Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Luminance, and Pablo coloured pencils, alongside Derwent Lightfast ranges, selecting each for their unique handling, pigmentation, and layering capabilities. Supporting tools such as graphite matt pencils, precision erasers, and mechanical pencils allow me to build structure and refine the smallest details, while surfaces like ClaireFontaine Pastelmat, Fabriano Artistico HP, Saunders Waterford HP and plate finish Bristol board provide the perfect foundation depending on the finish I’m aiming for.
From the sharpness of a well-honed pencil to the subtle lift of a putty rubber, every material plays a deliberate role in the process. Below are some of the tools I reach for most often in the studio.
A selection of my most frequently used coloured pencils, including Polychromos and Caran d’Ache Luminance, alongside a few supporting favourites. These are the core tools I rely on for building colour, depth, and fine detail throughout my work.
My essential studio tools: a range of erasers for lifting and refining, sharpeners for maintaining precision, and a ceramic knife used for controlled detailing and creating fine highlights.
A selection of the papers and surfaces I work on, including ClaireFontaine Pastelmat and extra smooth Bristol board. Each surface offers a different texture and response, influencing how the pencils behave and the final finish of the piece.
See each piece come to life through timelapse videos - capturing the process from the start to the final details.
Explore more artwork, visit my YouTube channel to watch more drawings evolve from start to finish, discover commission options, or learn more about the drawing process.
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