Perfect Shady Pose - Graphite Sketches and Charcoal Drawings by Justin Maas

Justin Maas is an artist with a flair for graphite drawings, charcoal drawings, and more. Having been in the art industry for more than 20 years, he has a particular liking for black-and-white drawings. He believes in light and shade and has many stories to share. Justin studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of British Columbia and received a degree in Visual Communications from the Alberta College of Art & Design. Justin has worked full-time as a professional illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer for nearly 20 years. His graphite artworks are on display at various galleries and locations in the interior of British Columbia, and he has sold work to private collections all over North America, Europe, and parts of South America. According to Justin Maas, "Technical skill is certainly a part of my craft, but I believe that the real key to creating art is to elevate it beyond pure ability or skillful use of a brush. Regardless of the subject, style, or medium, the one thing that ties any of my paintings or drawings together is an attempt to translate what we see as lights (and darks) into a two-dimensional piece."