Renee Lawrence is an Oklahoma City artist who uses crow-quill pens dipped in ink or rapidograph pens on bristol board to create images in black and white. People, animals, architectural elements and landscapes are some of her favorite subjects. Whenever possible, Renee likes to take her own photographs, which form the basis for many of her drawings. Because the ink once on the paper cannot be erased, she starts with a light pencil sketch of her subject to ensure the accuracy of the drawing. Sometimes the sketch is merely an outline; occasionally portionscan be highly detailed, depending upon what is being rendered. Sometimes the pencil sketch and inking are evolving at the same time. Once an area has been inked, Renee will erase the pencil underdrawing. Delicate hatching, cross-hatching and occasionally stippling are techniques Renee uses to give the illusion of texture, tone and form. Email her at renee@inktankart.com.

2010
Shows/festivals
Sept. 4-6 Arts Festival Oklahoma at OCCC, Oklahoma City
Oct. 2-3 Guthrie Art Escape, downtown Guthrie, www.guthrieescape.com

2011
Shows/festivals
April 25-May 1 Festival of the Arts, downtown Oklahoma City
Sept. 3-5 Arts Festival Oklahoma at OCCC, Oklahoma City

Photos from the Guthrie Escape wine, art and music festival in Guthrie, OK, on Oct. 2-3.
Click on the photos below to view a higher-res version.