I love the challenge that graphite (pencil) brings.  I spend hours working on a piece thinking only a few minutes have passed.  I strive for realism, my favorite type of art, and graphite affords me that luxury more than any other medium.  I have a natural ability to "see" what I am drawing, acheiving the true essense of my subjects.  For me that is what art is all about.  I enjoy seeing the values and tones in nature, fur, metal, glass, skin, trees, the list is endless.  My work often gets mistaken for photographs, which I consider a compliment.  I enjoy adding just a touch of color to some of my pieces, icing on the cake you might say.  I have become well known for this touch and have earned a wonderful reputation because of it.  Realistic graphite art has become quite popular again, with great respect afforded for mastering the details that it can provide.