Drawings

Self Portrait-Pencil on Vellum

Self Portrait-Pencil on Vellum

This is a copy of one of the photographic self portraits in the Photography portfolio.   It is done in pencil on vellum, 8.5″ x 11″.

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Virginia Longrifle Design Drawings

Virginia Longrifle Design Drawings

These are initial design drawings for an Augusta/Rockbridge Virginia longrifle that I intend to be my personal hunting rifle.    I have a sketchbook full of drawings like this for most every longrifle I have made or are planning to make.   … Continue reading

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Shot Pouch and Powder Horn Drawing

Shot Pouch and Powder Horn Drawing

This is a sketch of a powder horn and shot pouch that I made for myself at one point.   Photos of the powder horn and bag may be found in other posts in my portfolio.

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My Grandfather

My Grandfather

This is a sketch I did of my maternal grandfather, William Mercer Maxey.   He was two weeks short of 100 years old when he died.   He was a first class machinist with over a 50 year career beginning with an … Continue reading

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VA Blanket Chest

VA Blanket Chest

This a color pencil sketch of a Shenandoah Valley blanket chest in the collection of the Dewitt-Wallace Gallery in Williamsburg, VA. I plan to build a copy of this chest for my bedroom. I have a real interest in fraktur … Continue reading

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