P.O. Box 1087
   Hood River, OR 97031

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Sphere

Pen and ink on paper, 15 ¼ x 18

This is the artist's first experiment with pure undulating lines inspired by Albert Einstein's E=mc2rd equation. After completing this initial work the artist went on to draw additional images in this style, including a self portrait and a painting of Albert Einstein.


 

 

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In the Beginning Study

Pen and bush and ink, 18 x 24

This is an ink study for a large oil painting. The main figures are compositionally worked out for the painting. The drawing foreshadows the power of the larger work.


 

 

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Silverpoint Mountain God

Silver on panel, 20 x 20

The artist uses three different techniques in this piece. The silver on the mountain and figure is comprised solely of vertical lines embuing the figure with gravitas. The vertical lines contrast with the foliage in the background and the crosshatch on the stone.


 

 

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Charcoal Study

Charcoal and chalk on paper, 18 x 24

This is a study of a drapery where the manipulation of light and dark shades create a three dimensional effect.


 

 

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Gorge

Charcoal on paper, 18 x 24

During a 4th of July outing with friends, the artist produced this piece onsite, "pliene aire" in Hood River, Oregon.

 

 


 

 

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Steve Emmons

Pen and ink on paper.

This piece is comprised solely of undulating lines -- a technique created by the artist -- that results in a range of tones that form the image. The image has a harmonic quality that results from the unique application of ink.

The artist.


 

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Hand after Leonardo

Silver on paper, 18 x 24

The larger-than-life size silverpoint drawing is based on a charcoal study. The silver is smoothly applied to create the subtle tonal shifts.



 

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