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The Bell Pony
I named this silverpoint drawing of a carousel horse, The Bell Pony; it is a Herschell/Spillman carving, circa 1916. The measurements are 11 inches by 14 inches prepared paper and the silverpoint drawing measures 11 1/2 inches in width by 9 inches in height.
White Pony
This carousel figure was carved by the Armitage Herschell Company, circa 1885. My silverpoint drawing of the pony measures 11 1/2 inches in width by 9 inches in height.
It was drawn on prepared paper measuring 11 inches by 14 inches.
Seahorse
This silverpoint drawing of a seahorse is based on a carving by Dare, circa 1890. I used prepared 11 inch by 15 inch paper with an acrylic ground. The silverpoint seahorse measures 11 inches in width by 9 inches in height.
A Pony Ride
This silverpoint drawing is of a carving by Herschell/Spillman circa 1900.
A Little Pinto Pony
My silverpoint drawing of a small pinto pony carved by Stein and Goldstein circa 1912.
Carousel Dog
A Saint Bernard carousel figure carved circa 1906, produced by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.
The prepared paper measures 11 inches by 15 inches. The silverpoint figure of the carousel dog measures 9 1/2 inches in width by 7 inches in height.
Dappled Horse
A carousel horse carved by Dentzel circa 1895. The silverpoint drawing measures 8 1/2 inches in width by 8 1/2 inches in height. This pose was called a Stander.
Hippocampus (Seahorse)
One of two drawings in silverpoint on prepared paper of a hippocampus, a carving by Dentzel, circa 1895. This first silverpoint drawing was too large for the paper and so only partially drawn. It is 11 1/2 inches by 15 inches prepared paper with the silverpoint image 9 inches in width by 9 inches in height.
Hippocampus
On this second effort to draw a hippocampus in silverpoint
I paid attention to the drawing as a whole rather than just starting at the edge of the paper.
The prepared paper is 11 1/2 inches by 15 inches, the silverpoint image measures 8 1/2 inches in width by 10 inches in height.
A Carousel Band Figure
A silverpoint drawing of a carousel Gavioli band figure circa 1910. The drawn figure is 6 inches in width by 10 1/2 inches in height.
SILVERPOINT
For these earliest drawings of silverpoint I used traditional sterling silver wire, as well as the acrylic ground and 140 lb. paper.
Over time I have experimented with different gauges of silver wire and paper of varying weight.
The drawings featured on the New Work page are also drawn using silver wire and 140 lb. paper but I have begun using a different ground on my recent drawings which I prefer.
Ancient Roman Dice
My silverpoint drawing of this grouping of ancient Roman dice measures 3 3/4 inches by 3 3/4 inches.
This drawing was influenced by a small photo in a book on ancient Rome
Ancient Corinthian Military Helmet
This Corinthian helmet was pictured in a book of undersea artifacts. My own notes and collected information were unfortunately badly water damaged. Relying on current internet information this type of helmet is bronze; circa 500 BC.
The paper measures 9 inches by 12 inches and the silverpoint image of the helmet is 6 1/2 inches in width by 7 3/4 inches in height.
Thoroughbred
The subject of this silverpoint image is Citation, the 1948 Triple Crown Winner. I came across this photo in a book of horse racing history.
Seagull
I found this alabaster stone carving of a seagull in a second hand shop in Hampton Bays, New York. It measures 3 1/2 inches long by 1 3/4 inches across. The artist is unknown. It has a very pretty color range. Light tan, speckled beige, a wash of red on the tail with darker streaks of red brown on the body.
The image showing is 7 1/2 inches in width by 3 1/2 inches in height. It was drawn using silverpoint on prepared paper.
Lion and Ivy Garden Vase
For this drawing of the Lion and Ivy Garden Vase I applied 2 coats of acrylic on Arches hot press. The paper measurements are 6 1/2 inches by 9 inches. I stopped working on this image. It is too lovely to rush and I felt I was over working the details.
This image was in a magazine featuring very old "lost to time" gardens. There is such a softness in the photo; old ivy and moss growing quietly in a shadowed niche and clinging about a weather worn lion faced vase.
As each silverpoint image I draw certainly needs time, patience, attention to details; I think this one has a special requirement, I need to convey sentiment; for all the old gardens.
Lion Parade Helmet
My silverpoint drawing of the renowned Lion Parade Helmet displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York. This drawing measures 6 inches in width by 5 1/2 inches in height. It is drawn on 9 inch by 12 inch prepared paper.
The added information of materials used was from the placard in the display case; however now it is noted as gilt copper covering the steel helmet with glass eyes instead of gilded bronze and semi-precious stones.
Gladiators
When I first saw these figures I thought they were chess pieces, when in fact they are terracotta figurines of gladiators that were given as favors at the games. The accompanying information on the page stated they are from Pompeii.
The figures are almost end to end with the paper which measures 13 inches in width by 7 inches in height.
Lotus Garden Pot
I came across a small photo of the marble lotus shaped garden pot in a magazine years ago. I thought it would be a challenging subject for a silverpoint drawing. The image measures 6 inches by 4 1/2 inches on 11 inch by 14 inch prepared paper.
Female Bather
Shown, the head of a woman, drawn on prepared paper using silverpoint. This image was not so much drawn as "painted" resulting in the image shown. I used silverpoint shavings on a wetted prepared paper and painted with a brush, the portion of the figure shown measures 1 1/2 inches in width by 2 1/4 inches in height.
Jockey Cap
This jockey cap was a small photo in a book with the old wood pulp pages I bought at a library sale. The photo itself however, was very well done and even on the dry, yellow page the cap's detail was there. The image of the cap measures 7 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches.
Angel on Wood
A figure of an angel drawn with silverpoint and ink on wood.
This is a small drawing measuring 2 5/8 inches in width by 4 inches in height.