Charcoal Art by Lonnie Niver

Are you struggling to survive as an artist?

As you can see I am an artist and I love what I do. But I would starve to death if I tried to survive on my art alone. Not that I think my art is bad because I get a lot of complements on my art. The problem is that, just like every other artist, I have to get my art noticed and hopefully find art lovers who enjoy my art work. Now, that could happen today or in 20 years and I don't have 20 years. Do you?

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Angel is drawing on black paper using white charcoal and blue pastel. My original intention for this piece of art work was to auction it off at cancer gathering but it never made it.

Frame size = 8.5 x 11

Framed 8.5X11 art= $199 original art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $99 original art

Framed 8.5X11 art= $49 copied art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $29 copied art
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Beautiful Legs was my first charcoal art drawing I experimented with white charcoal to bring out the highlights instead of the shadows. I loved the way it turned out so I did the Callas Lilies shown below. My next art piece using this technique is a piano with a yellow Rose.

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Frame size = 8.5 x 11

Framed 8.5X11 art= $199 original art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $99 original art

Framed 8.5X11 art= $49 copied art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $29 copied art
("Shipping and Handling, Insurance not included in pricing")

This is a pear sitting on a ledge alone. I want to try and draw texture as you see in the background. I am inspired by an artist by the name of J.D. Hillberry. If you would like to see his art work go to www.jdhillberry.com.
Frame size = 8.5 x 11

Framed 8.5X11 art= $199 original art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $99 original art

Framed 8.5X11 art= $49 copied art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $29 copied art
("Shipping and Handling, Insurance not included in pricing")

This Lake Scene was taken in Tawas, Michigan a few years ago. While I was learning how to use charcoal as a medium I was asked to go outside my comfort zone and do a piece in color so, I did.

Frame size = 8.5 x 11

Framed 8.5X11 art= $199 original art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $99 original art

Framed 8.5X11 art= $49 copied art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $29 copied art
("Shipping and Handling, Insurance not included in pricing")

I don't know why but this art piece doesn't get that much attention. I like the detail in the hands and realistic it turned out. I will be doing more art with hands in the future. I still have the
Dove N Hands!

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Frame size = 8.5 x 11

Framed 8.5X11 art= $199 original art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $99 original art

Framed 8.5X11 art= $49 copied art
Unframed 8.5X11 art= $29 copied art
("Shipping and Handling, Insurance not included in pricing")

This is a portrait of myself. I was given a lot of praise for my attention to detail. Of coarse this item is not for sale. I am displaying it to show off my talent.

Not For Sale

This piece is 18x24 and was displayed in the Greater Flint Arts Council(GFAC). It is a Portrait of a beautiful young teacher whom I admire named Tracy Currie. I was asked, along with other students in the class to draw a portrait of her. When the piece was complete Traci asked to buy her portrait. It is know hanging in her home.

SOLD

Cowboy gear was my first challenge using the charcoal medium. I spent nearly 28 hours on this piece and the it paid off. It was displayed at the Great Flint Arts Counsel in Flint Michigan for a month. Now it is displayed in my grandmothers living room.

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SOLD

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This piece was drawing in class. I didn't think this was one of my strongest piece but it seems that it draws a lot of attention. The Rocking Horse is displayed on my mothers wall in Florida.

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Callas Lilies was my second piece I drew on black paper using white charcoal. Not much to say about this art piece other than it is very beautiful. I still have this piece too.

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Print Size = 11x14

This is a portrait of my middle son Donovan. I was in a photo class that required a portrait so he agreed to be my model. I decided to draw the photo in charcoal art.

If you like my art work and would like to see a piece that is not in my list just send me a request along with a photo and I will draw it in charcoal medium. If you like what you see and wish to purchase the art piece let me know and we will work something out.

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