The Virgin Mary.

I've had this one around for a while,  still working on it.

Also, here is a few shots of my Blessed Virgin Mary sculpture while it was still clay.

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A few sketches of Christ.

I visited the NC Museum of Art the other day, everytime I look at this sculpture I see a crucifixion.  Honestly, the sculpture I based it on kind of rubs me the wrong way, but the body is well done.  I drew this from it while I was there, I will add the head and hands of Christ later.

This is a sketch I made of Christ embracing his cross, I may add soldiers taking his clothes.

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St. Ignatius of Antioch - sculpture in progress.

"I am the wheat of God, and let me be ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ. Rather entice the wild beasts, that they may become my tomb, and may leave nothing of my body; so that when I have fallen asleep, I may be no trouble to any one. Then shall I truly be a disciple of Christ,..." - Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Epistle to the Romans)

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A few works in the making.

Jael - Charcoal on paper (nearly complete)

Roughing in the figure of St. Lucy.... proportions need correction.

And a sketch of St. Lucy - Charcoal on paper 

St. Ludmila - Oil on cardboard (in progress)

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Ruth.

This is is a drawing for the figure of Ruth at the feet of Boaz.  This will later be incorporated into a painting.

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The Most Holy Trinity

This is the initial oil sketch for a much larger painting of the Most Holy Trinity.

Below is a charcoal drawing of some of the major elements of the design.

Pictures of the full-scale oil painting will come soon.

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Saint Tutilo.

I was confirmed into the Catholic Church on June 6th, 2010.  I chose Saint Tutilo as my patron saint.  These quotes are taken from here and here.

"He was a humble person."
"Tutilo, in particular, was a universal genius: musician, poet, painter, sculptor, builder, goldsmith, head of the monastic school, and composer. ...  Tutilo was known to be handsome, eloquent, and quick-witted, who brought something of the Irish love of learning and the arts to St. Gall. He died in 915 at the height of the abbey's influence, remembered as a great teacher, a dedicated monk, and a competent scholar."


St. Tutilo is one of the few saints who was known for being an artist.  It seems that most of his artwork is now lost - save some of his music and possibly an ivory or two.  Perhaps there is more of his work out there to be rediscovered.  Many of us artist types have a tendency to become self-absorbed, this seemingly obscure saint whom little is known about is important to remind us the importance of humility.