JD Hillberry: Monochromatic Renderings
J.D. Hillberry submitted some of his renderings to me last week. These are pretty impressive to say the least, but to get a fuller picture of the scope of his work, check out www.jdhillberry.com
J.D. also has quite a few tutorials on his site on How to Draw that I’d highly recommend.
Artist’s Statement:
“Like most artists, I have a need to communicate pictorially rather than with words. Although I try to push the limits of realism in a black and white medium, simply imitating reality isn’t my primary goal. I use the technical skills I have developed to tell a story or evoke an emotion. I feel I’ve successfully communicated with someone when they identify with the essence of a particular piece, and it brings about new thoughts or feelings.”
To see more of his work, check out www.jdhillberry.com
3 Comments
Thanks so much for posting some of my work here William. I just wanted to mention that everything shown in these images is drawn – including all tape and backgrounds. I always mention this because the illusion is quite convincing, even when seen in real life. At my art shows I stand next to these pieces and inform everyone that everything they are seeing is one flat piece of white paper. If I don’t I here people leaving my booth saying, “I wonder why he used masking tape to mount those drawings?”
Thanks again William. I am really enjoying your site here.
J. D. Hillberry
JD Hillberry does fantastic, interesting, and appealing work. Thanks for sharing!
JD’s work is fantastic. Thanks for posting…a real treat to see for sure.