Vanitas drawing finished

I finished my first Vanitas drawing. The time I spent on this piece was approximately 150 hours just for drawing alone and I think it shows in the piece. It is not perfect and there is still room for improvement but I feel I did my best with my current ability and did not cut the corners. I like how the zig-zag pattern created by the torso, the arm and the stem of the flower guides your eyes through the composition from the top to the bottom. I am pleased with the overall look and the feel of the piece. I am ready to move onto the next one.

The "Presence" show

My photo pieces are going to be included in a group show called "Presence: A Dialogue with the Human Form" at Capital University Schumacher Gallery, Columbus, OH. The opening reception is Friday September 20th. Looking forward to that. One of my pieces was used as a banner on the Face Book page for this exhibit.