Eileen Stoner

Hoot

Graphite on Paper Image

9" x 9”

Framed to 20" x 16”

NFS

Graphite Artist

I retired in 2005 after 38 years in the business world. At the request of a friend, I attended a watercolor class. I found watercolors to be too loose and flowing where I tend to be very detail oriented. I struggled to find a medium that fit my personality. Five years ago I tried my mother’s graphite pencils and found that medium fit my need for detail and love of black and white images. I came to love the values that can be expressed thru this medium.

My drawings consist mostly of animals/pets but also insects -because they are so very detailed. Most drawings take anywhere from 10- 20 hours to complete and are primarily from reference photos. The photos allow me to capture the eyes and the personality of each animal.

Self taught, I use primarily 4H, B, 2B, 4B and 8B pencils. I also use blending stumps and Q-tips to create softness and shadows. When starting a drawing, I lightly draw as much of the outline as possible and define the correct placement of the eyes. I then add layers ending with the darkest pencil. After completing the entire drawing I finish the eyes. The final reward is bringing the animal to life through its eyes.

I have exhibited in various art shows in the region and have been the recipient of several awards. While winning awards is always great, winning the appreciation of a pet owner for a drawing of their loved pet is even more satisfying.

Buddies

Graphite on Paper

Image 4" x 4”

Framed to 11.5" x 9.5”

$164


Close Owl

Graphite on Paper

Image 8.5" x 8.5”

Framed to 20 x 16”

$420

Gobbler

Graphite on Paper

Image 9" x 9”

Framed to 20" x 16”

$400

Hawk

Graphite on Yupo

Image 7" x 7”

Framed to 20" x 16”

$275

Lessons

Graphite on Paper

Image 3" x 3”

Framed to 7 x 7”

$154

Nuthatch

Graphite on Paper

Image 5" x 7”

Framed to 8" x 10”

$174

Tilted Owl

Graphite on Paper

Image 10" x 7"

Framed to 20" x 16”

$233

Tortoise

Graphite on Paper

Image 8" x 10”

Framed to 20" x 16”

$420

Turtle Sunning

Graphite on Paper

Image 7" x 10”

Framed to 16" x 20”

$300

Wren

Graphite on Paper

Image 1.5" x 1.5”

Framed to 5" x 5”

$143