Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have a question? You may find the answer below. If not, feel free to get in touch.
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What should I consider when choosing a reference photo?
If you would like to commission a portrait, the ideal solution is for me to take the reference photographs myself. If that isn't possible, it's important that the reference image is an original, unedited photograph without filters.
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What type of paper do you use for your drawings?
I work on Daler-Rowney Smooth Heavyweight 220 gsm, Hahnemühle Nostalgie 190 gsm Smooth, and Arches Hot Press Watercolour Paper 300 gsm. All of these papers are acid-free, ensuring long-term durability.
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How do you stay so patient?
Drawing is my passion, and the process itself is a form of therapy for me. The longer I spend on a drawing, the more I enjoy it. That's why hyperrealism is such a natural fit—it requires patience, and I love every part of the process.
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You really have a talent.
I truly believe that anyone can learn to draw. I wasn't born with exceptional drawing skills. When I was 18, I was far from the artist I am today. That's when I made the decision to become the best artist I could be.
It has taken me more than 30 years to reach the level I have today. The reason I'm here is not talent alone, but thousands of hours of practice, patience, perseverance, and a refusal to give up.
Creating art at this level requires dedication, hard work, and above all, a genuine passion for what you do.
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What is Hyperrealism?
Hyperrealism is a genre of drawing, painting, and sculpture that pushes realism beyond the appearance of a photograph. Through an exceptional level of detail, precision, and observation, artists create works that appear remarkably lifelike and invite viewers to believe they are standing face to face with the subject.
Some of the leading contemporary artists working within the genre include Kelvin Okafor, C J Hendry og Jono Dry
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Do you have any other interests?
Photography is another great passion of mine, especially street and portrait photography. Some years ago, I began studying photography, although I never completed the programme.
The knowledge I gained has become an important part of my artistic practice. Since I often photograph my own reference images, a strong understanding of photography helps me create better compositions, lighting, and expressions before I ever begin drawing.
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Do you work in other mediums besides drawing?
Yes. Before I begin a drawing, I often use digital illustration to develop ideas, experiment with compositions, and plan the final design together with the client.
For this part of my creative process, I work with Procreate, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Photoshop on an iPad using an Apple Pencil.