Portfolio
Finished portraits in compressed charcoal, alongside the studies, sketches, and process that carry the work forward.
A portrait of the American-born writer and priest-monk. My primary goal was to capture his likeness by depicting spiritual quietude in his expression, rather than a hyper-realistic resemblance or photocopy. Completed with compressed charcoal sticks and a kneaded eraser.
Beloved founder of two Orthodox monasteries in North Carolina and many more across the United States. It was pertinent that I grew fond of his story shortly after moving to North Carolina. Completed with compressed charcoal sticks, a kneaded eraser, and a small amount of white paint for liveliness in the eyes.
A lay-brother working as a porter who turned a small chapel into the historic Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Quebec, which is now one of North America's greatest shrines. Completed with compressed charcoal sticks, a kneaded eraser, and a small amount of white paint.
Work in progress, travel sketches in ink, an icon study, and the growth of a portrait.
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
Charcoal powder texture study
Brushwork detail
St John the Baptist Shrine, Ottawa — block-in
St John the Baptist Shrine, Ottawa
An Orthodox priest’s ordination
Saint Paisios of Athos
Parliament, Ottawa
Salzburg Cathedral, Austria
A study of the “Icon Not Made by Hands” — the face of Christ — in pencil and chalk on paper.
Mandylion — line drawing
Mandylion — terracotta ground
Mandylion — with halo
“My first portrait using charcoal and drawing on a mounted surface… These photos document a significant moment of growth in my craft.”
Seraphim Rose — early stage
Seraphim Rose — developing
Seraphim Rose — nearly finished
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