My name is John Paul Wood, I'm a professional artist from Teesside in the UK. I've been drawing and painting since the 1980s as a toddler, but i really got into art seriously back in 2011. I enjoy working in many mediums including graphite, charcoal, pastel, coloured pencil and paints. I particularly enjoy portraiture of both people and wildlife. I love to focus on specific details. and the effects of light and shadow on the subject. All my original artwork is 100% hand drawn or painted from scratch using traditional methods so you can purchase from me with...more