In Portrait Work I enjoy the challenge of finding something other than just the depiction alone. Sure a likeness is sort after for identification purposes; but, that expressive quality is the true challenge. To move toward a rendition of the subject that conveys the spirit and character within the individual or group being realized by the gaze of Don Stephens is the Portrait Journey.

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          This is achieved by Don Stephens understanding of Drawing with expressive and gestural handling of materials such as: Charcoal & Chalk, Graphite, Conte and Sepia Crayons, Ballpoint Pen, Pen & Ink, Brush and India Ink and anything that will allow the manipulation of a Dry Mark. Lastly it is this Sketchy Gestural control that strikes the viewer's eye as a true energizer toward the Power of the Portrait Commission.