Charcoal – Karen Jones, Artist

Portrait Club

And yes, finally meeting again in person! Working quickly with big charcoal on big sheets of butcher paper, about 2 x 3 feet.

Recent Panic Portraits

Finally, after 1.5 years away, back with my peeps, sitting for each other for the insanely short time of 12 minutes. Charcoal on paper; 8.5×11. Love this practice!

Working in isolation during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I’ve discovered a narrative depth to self-portrait work that is inspiring and grounding as things unfold in chaotic ways. I also had my right / dominant hand in a brace for a while. Working “lefty” added the depth of beginner’s mind to my practice – the slow, deliberate,Continue reading “Pandemic Self-Portraits”