I began my studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York by enrolling in a few elective courses.  It was the hand drafting class that became the catalyst, quietly, decisively capturing my interest.

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On the first day, the professor warned that most of us would likely earn a C.   The statement was blunt, almost discouraging.  Still, I was determined to do better.  Years spent drawing and painting highly detailed, photorealistic work had already trained my eye and hand in precision.

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What I quickly learned was that true accuracy depended not only on skill, but on the quality of tools, disciplined technique, and respect for design vellum -a surface that allows little room for error. Through late nights, revisions, and steady persistence, I completed the semester with a B.

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Below are a few of my strongest pieces from that course.  (Please, excuse the poor quality photographs.)