A better photo of the bearded old man portrait, chalk and pencil drawing

This is the other drawing that I submitted for the group show. It has a certain softness that the other one doesn't. I have both drawings framed and matted. I went with a wide 8 ply gray mat, slightly darker than the paper, inside a simple wooden frame. I will post more about framing in the future because I believe it can make or break a good piece of art. I titled this one Philosopher. I hate titling work and I will say more about that in a future post as well.

pencil and chalk portrait studies

Here are a few new ones. I have been working hard, trying to keep busy and stay motivated. I've submitted two drawings for a show and they are currently being framed. I hope they at least choose one for the exhibition. 

This first one is unfinished currently. I think it's off to a good start. I don't normally draw like this but I've decided to use some pastel.

This next one is finished and one of the two submitted for the show. I had wanted to do something with a lot of texture and I am happy with the result. I hope to do more portraits like these two.