jeff owenby portraiture
portraits by jeff owenby

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Artworks that truly last a lifetime are not only unique, but make the perfect gifts. Feel free to browse my galleries to see the variety of styles that I employ in my renderings.

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Pencil Portraits

Very few techniques can be as dramatic as pencil work. The medium speaks in many tones while translating the very essence of the subject at hand.

One of my favorite techniques is to layer graphite, work it over and over again, then lift tones for effect. The end result is a dynamic illustration, perfect for that special someone.

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burt lancaster portrait

"Burt Lancaster"
Graphite Pencils 2-9H, 2B, 4B on cold press.

woman portrait

"In Memorial"
Graphite Pencils 2-9H, 2B, 4B on Strathmore paper.

student portrait

"Osmin"
Graphite Pencils 2B-6B, tortillions on Strathmore paper.

student portrait

"Carla Jane"
Illustration for book cover.
Graphite Pencils 2B-6B. Loose technique on Strathmore paper.

student portrait

"Morena"
Graphite Pencils 2B-6B and tortillions. Heavily blended technique with lifted tones on Strathmore paper.

student portrait

"Gary Cooper"
Graphite Pencils 2-9H, 2B, 4B on cold press.

student portrait

"Alex"
Graphite Pencils 2B-4B on Canson paper.