The Diamond print

 This is a beautiful print of an original drawing of The Diamond in Richmond, VA. Built in 1985, it was the home of the minor league team, The Richmond Braves. In 2009, it became the home of The Richmond Flying Squirrels. September 14, 2025, the Squirrels played their final game, as the Diamond will be demolished and the new stadium, Carmax Park, will take its place. The original drawing is 5x7. This will be a limited series of signed and numbered 50 prints.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1198902629/the-diamond-fine-art-print-richmond-art

Riverbend Coffee Drawing

 

I DECIDED TO REVISIT ONE OF my coffee drawings from 2020. The original coffee shop drawings/paintings were literally created with coffee from each coffee shop. I don't know if I'll draw every single coffee shop, but I really love this particular location. For some weird reason, Riverbend reminds me of the bakery from the film, 'As Good As It Gets', when Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt are walking early in the morning, and they stop in to grab warm rolls. In reality, it looks nothing like the bakery in the film but something about it has that stereotypical 'good morning' feeling. The staff has always been friendly to us, and in the morning, there's a solid, warm glow coming from the windows, and on a rainy day, the reflections on the street just make it feel so welcoming. 

So, I decided to draw it. Prints can be purchased at my etsy store: Riverbend Roastery Fine Art Print Richmond Art Pencil Drawing Coffee Art Richmond Richmond Virginia - Etsy

It's been awhile...

 IN FACT, IT'S ALMOST BEEN AN entire year since my last posting. I don't know what happened, either...I just kind of got away from posting. There has been SO much that has changed with my art career in just this small amount of time, but dammit, it is one wonderful ride. Here's to posting more often, and sharing my thoughts along the way. 

Pencil Drawing of the CSX Train going over the James River Bridge

Black & White pencil drawing from an original photo by @billdraperphotography 

This was originally meant for the Camera to Canvas Fundraiser this upcoming Thursday, but halfway through, I realized I would not have time to finish. The drawing is 18x24 and is currently being framed, and will be available for purchase within the next few weeks (frame molding is on backorder).

The price for this piece is $1900. Generally I donate 10% to the Innocence Project, but because this was specifically for conservation of the James River, I feel it's only right to donate to them.