John York

John York, a commercial illustrator who uses a lot of charcoal, and pastel in his work, to create stunning pieces. 

http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/johnyork/artwork/28072 < image reference at this link.

He trained at Medway college of art, during the 1960's. He was a graphic designer and visualiser, before his retirement. In his retirement years, he has claimed, that he has had the time to rediscover painting, and work on his drawing skills. His retirement has also given him the opportunity to work more in pastels, and other mediums.

I really like his work, I love how he has used charcoal to create well shaded pieces, that contain depth and a lot of tone. As someone who likes the use of texture in artwork, this really features a quality, balanced texture, with its distinct charcoal look.

http://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/johnyork/artwork/28072


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