Gary Shimozono ~ Hawaii

I've done over 60 protraits, many of children and older folks with faces that show that they have lived.  I seem to have gravitated toward portraits. It is a challenge to create likenesses. Usually take me anywhere from 5 days to two weeks to do a piece. Work in charcoal pencil and soft pastel. I started doing my immediate family and expanded to co-workers and friends. Photos are used for reference.