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Graphite Pencil Artists

A group dedicated to artists who create masterpieces using graphite pencils

Featured Work

Thirty Ninth Summer by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (unknown) drawing – ORIGINAL SOLD (signed and numbered limited-edition prints are available through my main web site) cynthia’s store Well, I don’t know that I recall that far back anymore – as I did draw this during my thirty ninth summer here on this planet – influenced heavily (think steal!) by the Sir Jones at the Tate. Ah, such a sad little story going on in this tangle. Maybe I was having another pity party… Most likely! / / ALSO, as a T, in my clothing section: / /
horse portrait by koop27

A pencil portrait of a horse. Drawn on A4 Canson 240gm paper with Derwent graphite pencils. To date this is my most viewed drawing with an amzing 2606 views so far!
Eye by Jan Szymczuk

Some rough art in my sketch book
Company by Margaret Harris

Graphite Pencil with Charcoal / Archers drawing paper 18×24 / Pencil drawing of young boy about aged 10 and his dog in the dim light looking down to the lower floor to see whose the stranger is. / This is a piece I did at least twenty-five years ago that I forgot was even there. Something different. It tells a story.
My Three by Jo Holden

Graphite (2b to 8b) on A3 UPM Digi white 190gsm paper. My three beautiful kids – Lily 3, Mia 11 and James 5. Taken from three separate photos (it’s impossible to get a decent pic of all three of them together!). Mia decided to chop her hair off and dye it “Lily Allen” style so she stands out quite a bit. This was done for my husband to give to family overseas. Featured in “Creative Spirits of Queensland”, October 09.
my 'just like the bees' by loveandsqualor

another 2B pencil drawing. / original photo, i must say that the original photo is NOT my own work, but i did get permission from the photographer to use it as a reference :D – http://mumbojumbo89.deviantart.com/art/Just-like-the-bee-s-67599007 / my full gallery – http://lloveandsqualor.deviantart.com/ this is my most popular drawing so far on deviantArt. :)
Facial Study 1 by JimmyJones

Back to some basics. Im hoping that getting back to some drawing will help me solve some painting struggles im having. 14×17” on bond layout paper. Graphite pencils.
Pencil Portrait - Little Lady by Jo Holden

Graphite (2b to 8b) on A3 UPM Digi 190gsm white paper. I donated a portrait as a fundraiser for my son’s kindy. I’m so pleased that this family won the raffle – the little girl, aged 4, is just adorable and her Mum has done lots for the kindy. It was a huge undertaking though – took me ages. I’m not really happy with the scan as I think you lose detail (but this always seems to be the case!)
Mon Ange (Autumn's Child) by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (Stonehenge) drawing Another older drawing, this was done when one of my nieces was about 5. My father saw me working on it at the time and said, “That is the spitting image of Kali.” I actually didn’t see it at all, but thought he was entitled to his opinion. A few weeks later, Kali spent the night and saw this on my drawing board. “Is that me?” / “Uh, do you think it looks like you?” Well, her two brothers joined the room. “That’s Kali!” Kali stood by my board, “Aunt Cindy, you forgot my chicken pox scar.” So, on the spot, I added it (above her left eyebrow), and it Became Her. When titling it, I wrote her a letter saying that I was going to call it “Autumn’s Child” because she was born in early September. “No! Don’t call it that! Call it “My Angel”.” And so, the twin titles… For Ms. Kalianne Lund Neumann forever and ever… >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> / Companion pieces, click on titles to see Mon Ange at Dusk / Mon Ange Floral and Mon Ange Assemblage >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In my Clothing section: / Signed and numbered limited-edition prints of this piece are available at my web site store www.cynthialundtorroll.com
Cubs by rob2

Well here is another type of work.It is called a graphite wash.I did this one with a pen brush but you can be for given in thinking it was a pencil piece but it was painted not drawn.The cub on top is called Scratch and my lucky daughter got to hold him.Let me know if you want to know any more about how I painted this picture.
Moss by Jan Szymczuk

Commissioned sketch on A3 140gsm acid free cartridge paper using Hi-Polymer 2B, 5B, 4H and F graphite leads in Pentel mechanical pencils. This is the first of two dogs I’m currently sketching. Maxx so far has taken me four days.
The Man Who Laughs by IndyMan33

A3 Spiral Bound Pad (Spiral on short edge) / 150gsm (90lbs) Smooth Cartridge Paper / 30 Pages / Acid Free I loved this promo shot, via Empire Magazine here in the UK. Exclusive. Reference Link: http://host.trivialbeing.org/galleries/tdk-jun6-empire-magazine-defaced-by-joker/tdk-jun6-empire-magazine-defaced-by-joker_0010.jpg Heath Ledger as the now known Icon: The Joker in “The Dark Knight”. Rest in Peace, mate.

Recent Work

horse portrait by koop27

A pencil portrait of a horse. Drawn on A4 Canson 240gm paper with Derwent graphite pencils. To date this is my most viewed drawing with an amzing 2606 views so far!
Nikki by Laura J Smith

This is my boxer Nikki. It is the only portrait I’ve done in 2009. I lost her perfectly healthy 12 year old mother to bloat in February of this year, and two months later 8 year old Nikki was diagnosed with lymphoma. Life can be so cruel sometimes! So we spent the summer making each day with Nikki the absolute best day possible. Every day she went for a walk or some adventure. We spoiled her absolutely rotten. On August 18th she passed away. Shortly after I started working on this portrait of her. It took me a little while to finish, but I have to say each time I worked on it the memories took me to a place where we were together again. Sometimes in my peripheral vision her eyes would shift around to another very familiar expression of hers. It was also one of those portraits that just seemed to draw itself. All I had to do was put my pencil on the paper and scribble where the graphite was supposed to go! When I came close to finishing it I felt like I was having to say goodbye all over again… like I lost her twice. It was a very sad, yet very cathartic experience all in one. She was born in my hands in 2001 and died in my arms in 2009. I miss her terribly. Someone wrote to me that day and said that “with every joy that passes, a beauty remains”. My goal was to capture that beauty in this portrait. 8”x10” inches / Graphite on Bristol Vellum / Mechanical clutch pencils 2B & H
Barbaro - America's Champion by Laura J Smith

When the thoroughbred, Barbaro, stepped onto the turf of Churchill Downs on May 6, 2006, he set in motion what would become a memorable accomplishment, a national story, and an ongoing legacy that will benefit horses everywhere forever. Barbaro won the 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby by 6½ lengths, the largest winning margin in 60 years. But two weeks later, during the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd Jewel of aTriple Crown that many believed was his destiny, Barbaro shattered several bones in his right rear leg. He was treated at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, for over eight months. Thanks to the dedication of New Bolton’s staff and this amazing horse’s strong will to live, his shattered leg was healed. Yet just before he was expected to leave New Bolton, the silent killer, laminitis, a debilitating and painful disease of the hoof, stole success from Barbaro and from all of those who had grown to love him. Having developed severe laminitis in three of his four hooves, Barbaro was humanely euthanized at New Bolton on January 29, 2007. Because of Barbaro and his story, The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine has established The Fund to Fight Laminitis. Building on the School’s renowned reputation for animal stem cell research and equine care, this fund is being used for cutting-edge research to develop preventative and therapeutic treatments for fighting this deadly disease. This portrait of Barbaro has been licensed by Roy & Gretchen Jackson. Due to the license agreement with them I can only offer reproductions through my website www.laurajsmith.com You can purchase limited edition giclee’ prints, greeting cards, and holiday ornaments. Original is 8”x10” graphite on Bristol Vellum / Mechanical Clutch Pencils almost entirely 2B
Querencia by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (Stonehenge) drawing As if so often the case, I’ll work on these for a long time and about a month before they are finished, a title will pop into my head – or I’ll stumble on just the right word. That’s what happened here. / I don’t know if this little girl has found a home, but I believe she is being protected and watched over by some strong forces. This also has a bit of humor in it. While working on it, my little niece Miss Kylee D strolled in – took one look and said, “Aunty Cindy, is that ME?!”. And I told her that I was using her hair as my guide and some of her face. She giggled then added, “you drew my booby!”
Always by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (Arches) drawing – image size: 30” wide x 22” high (ORIGINAL SOLD) The title is a play on the word and the physicality of the drawing itself. If you turn this drawing on each side, and upside down, you will see the same face looking at you. (All ways) It also is a memorial – to commemorate some friends and family in my life who passed on but who I’ll remember and want noted for “always”. There are names in the trees and bark, and there is even a tiny little poem in the grass. Good luck finding it. I can only when looking at the original. It says: “The purpose of love and art are the same – to stop the clock.” (You can see the original framed drawing on the wall behind me at one of my solo shows a few years ago.) / AND, now available as a mug at Zazzle: / Always mug /
Forty Seventh Fall - tighter crop by Cynthia Lund Torroll

detail of my pencil on paper drawing Forty Seventh Fall (Just cropped it a bit tighter for those who Want Things More Intense.) (grin) AND, for those brave enough, I have a deconstructed view of her for your chest. Go to my T-shirts / to find this: /
One by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (arches) drawing / image size: 16 3/8” diameter Here is a shot from the first day of drawing: /
The Wait (detail) by Cynthia Lund Torroll

A close up portion from my drawing “The Wait” which is shown in full in my portfolio: / / / / In my Clothing section, this T: /
Patina by Cynthia Lund Torroll

paper on pencil (Stonehenge) drawing (ORIGINAL SOLD) I wanted to get up close and personal with LIFE at the time of this drawing. You can see the original up on my wall behind me in my studio: / AND, I have a T-shirt design that steals her eyes You’ll find that in my Clothing section: /
Thirty Ninth Summer by Cynthia Lund Torroll

pencil on paper (unknown) drawing – ORIGINAL SOLD (signed and numbered limited-edition prints are available through my main web site) cynthia’s store Well, I don’t know that I recall that far back anymore – as I did draw this during my thirty ninth summer here on this planet – influenced heavily (think steal!) by the Sir Jones at the Tate. Ah, such a sad little story going on in this tangle. Maybe I was having another pity party… Most likely! / / ALSO, as a T, in my clothing section: / /
Surrender by Cynthia Lund Torroll

paper on pencil drawings – seven postcard sized pieces framed together I started out wanting to draw this face I found, but there was so much to comment on at that time of my life that I decided to divide her up into little segments where I could further editorialize. So I did that. Then I put this away. For a year or so. On a stormy night, I added the top layer of drawings. I had bought myself this giant wonking “Anatomy for the Artist” when I was 18. It sat on my shelf all that time. It was expensive! I never used it – until that night. I referred to it to make the layers you see added. Then I put this away. For a year or so. On yet another stormy summer night, I pulled it out again. I cut the drawing into seven pieces that you see here and started erasing parts of the original images and added swirls and embellishments. The piece is framed as one – they float on a piece of dark suede. Here I gathered them to show you. (Oh, I think this piece is about the cycles of life and how one must ultimately surrender to them – again, my obvious title!) This piece with some of my other drawings were shown in last year’s “Nothing Is Black & White” exhibition in New York.
strength by geep44

some little sketch on a A5 clairefontaine white paper