blind contour portraits

the process

Blind Contour Portraits are drawn with one continuous line - without lifting the pen from the page, and without looking down at the paper. My eyes remain fixed on my subject for the short (3 minute) sitting, resulting in a unique, organic portrait that seeks to capture the essence of the person I’m sitting with.

commission a portrait

buy the book

watch
‘seeing without looking’
a short film about blind contour drawing

commission a blind contour portrait

I’ll use photos and videos provided by you to create a portrait of you or your loved ones. I’ll follow the same process and achieve similar results as a live sitting.
Visit my studio in Ventura, California for a unique and intimate portrait session.
Each portrait takes between 3-5 minutes to draw, but plan for an hour so we have time to settle In a bit before beginning.
Consider offering Blind Contour Portraits as a special experience (and take-home gift) for the guests of your event.
Weddings / Birthday Parties / Retreats / Corporate Events / Conventions / Etc.