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About Me

I am a professional artist interested in meeting other creative artists and models who can network together to offer each other ways to advance in their goals and careers. And if nothing else, at least have some fun getting to know one another.Born and raised in San Jose, California, I learned at an early age that drawing was a great way to 'escape' the world around you. Later in my late teens I discovered it could bring in extra cash, too! Cool!My style in drawing has changed through the years, as a result of always trying to improve from the last attempt. Much like life in general, if you don't learn from your mistakes you can't move on and do better.Currently I have several drawings on display in art galleries throughout the USA. One drawing in New York City, four drawings at an art gallery just north of San Francisco, and a few closer to home in Bakersfield, California.My drawings have sold through the last several decades and can be found throughout much of The United States, England, The Netherlands, Australia, Russia, and others. Much as a result of my website but more so though word-of-mouth.Check out my work at http://www.paper2pencil.com where you can see samples of my work that isn't posted here. Sorry, MySpace limited some of my work ...... go figure! :)As a result of several artists this past year or so asking how do I draw so realistically and get the results to do, I am completed a book, showing the stages it takes to get a drawing done (without looking like a "How-To" book) and currently have two publishers reviewing the manuscript. Several of the models I have worked with in the past, as well as a few new ones have allowed me to create special drawings for this book and in exchange they were given/offered the original drawing of them.ALSO NEW, is the opportunity for you to purchase prints of several of my drawings! Check the listing out by clicking the three images below. If you dont see a drawing listed that you are interested in let me know and if I have the rights to sell it I'll post it there.Artist: David J. Vanderpool Website: http://sbcglobalpwp.att.net/p/a/paper2pencil/Website Prints: http://paper2pencil.redbubble.com/ email: [email protected] Yahoo IM: paper2pencil_vanderpool

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet other artists, gallery owners, models to work with and people at a creative level. Networking is the key in the art world. You are nothing if you don't know the right doors to break down!As for those in the Who's Who of the World? Let's just say, if you are linked on my MySpace, I wouldn't mind meeting you, if we haven't already. And if we have meet and you're still here.... feel lucky! LOL

My Blog

Website Updates and Your Feedback

Hey I just updated my website and thought I'd ask your opinion on the changes. I would appreciate it if you took a look and tell me if you see any missed links, something out of place and if you have ...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Several of my drawings are featured in an art magazine!!

Great and interesting news! Several of my drawings as well as an article about me and my first book has been published in an Independent Art Magazine titled Project Exposures. My work was sele...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:17:00 GMT

Question and Feedback Time

I have made my first book, Pencil Drawings, available in paperback but before I start to have it have it distributed I would like your feedback.You can research the book by clicking on the link at the...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Pencil drawing book cover previews

I have posted previews for two of the books I am working. Please let me know what you think of the designs. I am thinking of using the same design for all the smaller 6.625" x 10.25" pencil drawing bo...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Latest drawing in progress

Sorry for the silence folks. Been busy with work and dealign with a head cold. Anyhow, check out my latest drawing in progress I know I am not showing all the steps here, so you will have to buy book ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:23:00 GMT

Keeping in touch!

Sorry for the silence folks, but I have been over worked at my day job and then coming home sometimes too tired to draw but I keep on pushing myself.I have completed several new drawings for the plan...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:19:00 GMT

Please keep Andrew in your prayers!

On Tuesday, our oldest son, Andrew is shipping off to Germany. Since October, he has been in Mississippi and Indiana for training and if all goes as planned he flies out to Germany this coming Tuesd...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Drawing in Progress - Simon

I have just received permission from a friend to allow me to post the in process stages to one of eight drawings I have planned of him for this new year. Simon is an artist and in a rock band. Most of...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:36:00 GMT

After many requests to stay....

After posting that I was shutting down this MySpace and moving on to Facebook, I received several request from other artists to stay. To be honest I didnt think anyone was reading this stuff.. let alo...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:24:00 GMT

deviantART

I just opened an account with deviantART.. finally after years for artist friends to get off my butt and do it!http://paper2pencil.deviantart.com/
Posted by on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:29:00 GMT