Project 2262: Juan Carlos Drawing
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The updates below are in reverse chronological order, so the most recent is on top. To start from the beginning, go to the bottom of the page.
10. Project Complete!
October 10, 2025
The drawing is complete! Beginning October 15, “Naked Gardener” will be appearing in the Collector Preview Gallery. As a paid subscriber, you have a short period during which you can add your name to the list of collectors entitled to a pre-release discount while the work is showing. Just click on the “Lock in my premium discount” button below to add your name to the list–there’s no obligation. (If the button showing is “Collector Preview Gallery,” the deadline has passed.)
9. Juan Pablo Drawing: 6th (and Final!) Session
October 6, 2025
Here’s video of the final session on the Juan Pablo drawing (which I’ve entitled “Naked Gardener”). Yes, it’s finished! If you signed up to be notified, you already know that. If not, we’ll be premiering the new art shortly, so stay tuned.
8. Juan Pablo Drawing: 5th Session
October 2, 2025
Here’s video of session #5 on the Juan Pablo drawing. I’m working mostly on Juan Pablo’s midsection and his forearms in this session. We’re in the final stretch–drawing will be done soon!
7. Juan Pablo Drawing: 4th Session
September 26, 2025
Here’s the video of session #4 on the Juan Pablo drawing. I focused on refining and finishing the head and face in this session.
6. Juan Pablo Drawing: 3rd Session
September 21, 2025
Here’s video #3 showing the third drawing session on the Juan Pablo drawing. I focused on the lower half of the body on this one.
5. Juan Pablo Drawing: 2nd Session
September 19, 2025
Here’s video #2 showing the second drawing session.
4. Juan Pablo Drawing: First Session
September 17, 2025
Here’s a short video showing the first stages of the crosshatched drawing of Juan Pablo.
3. Juan Pablo Drawing: Preparation
September 16, 2025
You voted, the drawing is happening!
I’ve begun the Juan Pablo drawing by sketching out the outlines onto a piece of heavyweight Arches paper. Above you can see the preliminary drawing (full image and closeup) and get a good look at the original photo I’m working from.
2. Project 2262: Winner is Juan Pablo
September 15, 2025
The winner! With all the votes tabulated, the clear winner is Juan Pablo. Thanks to everyone who voted! I’ll be starting the drawing shortly.
1. Project 2262: Help Me Decide What to Draw Next
September 12, 2025
To all my collectors and subscribers: Please vote to help me choose the subject of my next crosshatched drawing!