Realistic Pencil Drawings - Fine Art Realism


Pencil Drawings

Fine Art Pencil Drawings:
Welcome to my web gallery of realistic charcoal and pencil drawings. Click the links below  to enter various galleries and related information about my drawing techniques and inspiration. I also have several drawing lessons on this site that take you step by step how I create my realistic drawings. I offer a pencil drawing technique book, drawing supplies and even drawing workshops for those of you interested in learning my detailed graphite and charcoal techniques.


* NEW * General's Pencil Company features my artwork on the box of their new Primo drawing pencil set.
 Click Drawing Pencils & Supplies for more info.


Drawings:

Western Art Gallery

Family Themes

Still Life Gallery

Trompe L'Oeil

New Artwork

About the Artwork

Portrait Samples

How to Order

Art Show Schedule

Recent Honors

 

Drawing - Self Portrait "The Man Behind The Artwork"

Drawing Workshops

Drawing Techniques:

Drawing Pencils

Pencil Technique Book

Pencil Drawing Tutorial

Workshop Schedule

Student Drawings

Drawing Class Photos

Workshop email List

About The Artist

Questions & Comments

Links & Web Rings



Pencil Drawing Workshops

 I conduct only 4 - 6 workshops per year and these sell out fast. If you would like to request to be on a waiting list for a workshop, please Contact me. My Workshop Email List is the best way to to be notified of upcoming workshops so you don't miss out. 


Although students will learn advanced drawing techniques, these three day drawing lessons are structured  to be beneficial for all levels of students. The limited class size insures individual attention. Students will learn the techniques necessary to render a variety of textures realistically with graphite, carbon, charcoal, and various blending techniques. 

Examples of my work will be available for close scrutiny, and questions about specific techniques will be answered and demonstrated. Students are also encouraged to bring previous work in all stages of completion for constructive critique. All supplies are included for each workshop and detailed demonstrations with hands on instruction will guide each student as to their particular use. Please visit my Drawing Workshop page for more information about current available workshops. 

I've started a new page to show some before and after pictures of student's work.  Click the link below to see how my techniques can add realism to your drawings in just 3 days. 
Student Drawings


Drawing Pencils

General's Pencil Company has produced a new pencil set that features my artwork on the box. Click the link below for more information about how to order this set plus 3 more essential pencils directly from me.
Pencil Drawing Supplies


Pencil Drawing Forum

I am moderating a drawing discussion board on the web site of one of my favorite artists, Alexei Antonov. Here, you can post your drawings and receive helpful critiques from some of the best pencil artists in the world. This is a very friendly learning environment that I highly recommend. A wide variety of drawing techniques are used here by some truly amazing artists. Many of these artists post step by step demonstrations of their work in progress. It is a wonderful way to develop your own style by learning the methods and techniques employed by a variety of artists. I encourage you to take advantage of this wealth of knowledge by joining my Pencil Drawing Forum .


About the Artist

A natural ability and strong desire to draw surfaced early in J. D. Hillberry’s life. While growing up in Wyoming, he began developing his own techniques of blending charcoal and graphite to give a photo realistic look to his artwork. J. D. uses this monochromatic medium to focus the viewers attention to the drama of light, shadow and texture without the added influence of color. Throughout his career, he has tried to push the limits realistic expression in with his chosen medium. After moving to Colorado in 1989, Hillberry began experimenting with trompe l'oeil drawings. Traditionally, this type of artwork is done with oils, but he has successfully rendered images so realistically, they fool the eye into thinking that real objects are displayed in a shadow box frame. Working out of his studio in Westminster, Colorado, J. D. Hillberry continues to expand the public's perception of drawing.
(The Artist's Magazine July 1997)  

J. D. has exhibited his pencil drawings in some of the most prestigious art shows in the US and has garnered more than 40 awards in nationally acclaimed, juried art exhibitions . They include:

  • 9 Best of Show Awards

  • 9 First Place Awards

  • 6 Best of Media awards

  • 4 Judges Awards of Excellence

  • 2 Peoples Choice Awards

Click here to learn more About the Artist


Internet Limitations:

Please keep in mind that the limitations of the Internet make it impossible to show the detail and clarity contained in my work. Inside the galleries you will be able to view larger versions of the images, but nothing can compare with seeing my artwork in person. The mixture of both charcoal and graphite pencil can produce an amazingly realistic image that simply cannot translate to your monitor.  I have included a show schedule on this site in the hopes that many of you will come see my work. However, if you happen to purchase any of my drawings or fine art prints from this site without seeing the real thing, I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised. Click here to for more about my No-Risk Guarantee  


Attention Galleries and Frame Shops:
Wholesale inquiries are welcome

I currently wholesale my limited edition prints to qualified retail galleries, gift stores, and frame shops. If you are interested in carrying my work in your retail establishment, click the link below to take you to my Wholesale Registration Form



Look for these links at the bottom of each page to help navigate my site :

Pencil Drawing Workshop   •   Drawing Supplies

Western Art
   •    Family Themes    •    Still Life   •   Trompe L'Oeil Realism   •   New Work

      Drawing Technique Book    •    About the Artwork    •    About the Artist    •    Show Schedule

Drawing Tutorial    •    View Guest book     •     Links and Web rings

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COPYRIGHT INFO
(PLEASE READ)

I defend my copyrights vigorously. On May 3rd, 2007 I filed a copyright infringement suit in federal district court.
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Recently, a settlement was reached with all four defendants. As in most Intellectual property cases that are settled before trial, the terms of the settlement are confidential. I can state that I am extremely pleased with the settlement.

If you download ANY of the works on this site without first asking permission, you are violating my copyright. I allow many non-commercial uses of my images but in all cases, you must ask permission first. Please contact me first to avoid a costly lawsuit. Image Permission Request 

I will continue to defend my copyrights vigorously. All work on this site is copyrighted by J. D. Hillberry.   Any copying, storing, altering, printing, or distribution of these images in ANY form will be considered copyright infringement.