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David Bowie Thin White Duke 9x12 Ink Wash on Paper.

I wish I knew the name of the photographer I based this drawing on as well.

Patti Smith 9x12 Ink Wash on Bristol Paper.

Ink Wash Portrait of Patti Smith. I wish I knew the name of the photographer I based this drawing on.

The Problem With Kids Today Is That They Are Not Old. 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Ink Wash Portrait of Kristina Romanova During Fittings 2010. 9x12 Ink wash on Bristol Paper.

After running from one show to another Kristina fits for her next show in 2010.

Are We Being Outwitted or Just Deceived? 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

I think about this. When does the line cross?

Try Not to Confuse Arrogance For Intelligence 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

This sped out my mouth the other day when I talking to a graphic designer. It made me laugh as I was saying it, because I really believe some people can't tell the difference.

Caffeinated Drink A Bottle Of Vodka 9x12 ink on Bristol Paper.

I was making a note through the voice option on my phone and this what it wrote for me.

Ink Wash Portrait of Marie Moreau in Fittings 2010. 9x12 Ink Wash on Bristol Paper.

Marie where have you gone? I miss you on the runway. I met Marie shortly for casting and fittings and always admired her natural style of walking and confidence.

Ink Wash Portrait In Profile of Sigail Currie from 2011 Castings. 9x12 Ink Wash on Bristol Paper.

Sigail profile is perfect. I like how her slicked hair gives her an statuesque Art Deco likeness.

Ink Wash Portrait of Wang Xiao During Casting 2011. 9x12 Ink Wash on Paper

I really like Wang Xiao, beautiful, funny, and I just can't enough of her bob hair.

Small Ink Wash Portrait of Hye Park Waiting For Casting 2011. 9x12 Ink Wash on Bristol Paper.

What a beauty Hye is. She had such poise and elegance even while waiting for her casting photos.

See her editorial work here:

http://asianmodelsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Hye%20Park

Ink wash Portrait of Alice Berdeu waiting for casting. 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Alice was a new face in 2011, when I photographed her. A great beauty with regal features.

Ink Wash Portrait of Arizona Muse in Fittings. 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Sigrid Agren in Fittings 9x12 ink on Bristol Paper.

I have drawn and painted Sigrid a few times before, she could be one of the most beautiful women I have ever met.

Fall 2012 Theonne Editorial. http://www.theonne.com/

Model: Iwona Lis Stylist: Jung

Photoshoot for Theonne with the wonderful Iwona and one my favorite designer/stylists Jung. The studio had such beautiful North Light that I did the whole shoot with available light.

Ink Wash Portrait of Katya P waiting at Casting 2010. 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

I photographed this two years ago, and while working on the portraits of Fei Fei Sun, I found this image of Katya P. I always like her casual stance dressed in her casting clothes of pleated trousers and white tank while juggling her Starbuck Coffee and Mobil phone.

C SEA SEE SI´ Letter, Ocean, Vision, Yes 9x12 ink on Bristol Paper.

Ink Wash Portrait of Fei Fei Sun in Profile 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Third final portrait of Fei Fei in this series.

Ink Wash Portrait of Shu Pei Qin Walking During Fittings 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Shu Pei is a Rock Star.

Ink Wash Portrait of Fei Fei Sun During Fittings 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper.

Two of three of the Fei Fei Drawings I’m working on. This quiet moment is while fittings were taking place. One of the interesting things about documenting the fitting on a runway show is how much focus changes from person to person, sometimes the model is focus sometimes the model focuses on design, or the dynamic between designer, creative director and stylist. The expressions are natural, simple, and reflect a bit about what is going inside the person instead what the person is trying to project. It’s these moments that I’m attracted to.