Using white paper, charcoal, graphite and carbon pencils, JD Hillberry brings a stick figure to life.  He makes it appear as if the stick figure created a kite out of the very paper that he is drawn on. To view more of JD Hillberry’s realistic trompe l’oeil charcoal and pencil drawings or learn about drawing classes […]

Inspired by his two-year old son, J.D. Hillberry created the following trompe l’oeil drawing.  It features an impossible scenario of his son putting together a puzzle that is actually himself. Hillberry remarks that: At this age, he was just beginning to learn about himself and what the world has to offer.  I believe that this […]

In 1948, M.C. Escher created a lithograph called “Drawing Hands” which depicted two hands drawing each other into existence.  This surreal work has inspired many artists over the last 64 years.  One such  work is “Escher’s Nightmare” by J.D. Hillberry.  His version, a charcoal and pencil drawing on white paper, has a twist.  Instead of […]