Ava Monet – 1986

Realistic portrait graphite pencil drawing

An early drawing after Anna Fraley AKA Ava Monet, Penthouse Pet in the 1980s.

Model Reading – 1986

Realistic graphite pencil nude sketch

I think I might have loved the meditative pose showing a bit of sensuality and tranquility in this one. The lighting is great anyway.

Ava Monet – 1986

Impressionistic nude charcoal sketch thumbnail

This one is Penthouse Pet Ava Monet. I didn’t mind using fashion or other magazines to select models. I had no financial resources to hire models yet and of course I was in love with Pets of the month.

Studies 08 – 1986

Sketchbook nudes and portraits

My sketchbook with nudes and portraits of women. Struggling to learn the trade but advancing.

Studies 07 – 1986

Sketchbook nudes and portraits

My sketchbook with nudes and portraits of women. Struggling to learn the trade but advancing.

Studies 06 – 1986

Sketchbook nudes and portraits

My sketchbook with nudes and portraits of women. Struggling to learn the trade but advancing.