This charcoal sketch began as a study for a commissioned painting, allowing me to explore a deeper, more dramatic interpretation of the dahlia. The medium gave me freedom to lean into bold, expressive lines and capture the richness of shadow across each petal.
Dahlias are my favorite flower—completely unapologetic in their presence. They command attention, and I loved translating that energy and weight through charcoal. There’s something about the contrast and texture that feels especially fitting for a subject this striking.
Created on 8.5" x 11" paper, this piece embraces the raw, imperfect nature of a sketch—loose, intuitive, and full of movement. Arrives unframed.
This charcoal sketch began as a study for a commissioned painting, allowing me to explore a deeper, more dramatic interpretation of the dahlia. The medium gave me freedom to lean into bold, expressive lines and capture the richness of shadow across each petal.
Dahlias are my favorite flower—completely unapologetic in their presence. They command attention, and I loved translating that energy and weight through charcoal. There’s something about the contrast and texture that feels especially fitting for a subject this striking.
Created on 8.5" x 11" paper, this piece embraces the raw, imperfect nature of a sketch—loose, intuitive, and full of movement. Arrives unframed.
