I feel a sketch is just as viable a way to capture a memory as a twelve hour drawing. I look at these drawings as finished snapshots; intimate in their scale, precious as a memory, and demanding in their execution. The moment is lost and the drawing is the only thing left.

Drawings 2008-2016
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Juanita & Bet
2016
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Emma & Yukiko
2016
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Hogs
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Tim & Betty
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Grandma time
2016
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Bet's birthday
2016
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Quiet
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Fleeting
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Caleb
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
JD
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
George Roberts
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
reatha
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Betty Daily
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
maw and paw
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
self
2011
graphite on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
memory of mom
2011
graphite on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
memory of bet
2011
graphite on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
josh
2011
graphite on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 ink on paper
trashy tv
2010
ink on paper
11x17"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
mom in the icu
2010
pen on paper
8.5x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite
time to diet
2010
graphite
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 ink on paper
josh
2010
ink on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
stacy
2009
graphite on paper
12x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 ball point pen on paper
sachiko
2009
ball point pen on paper
11x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pencil on paper
mom & crafts
2009
pencil on paper
16x13"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 ball point pen on paper
hara sensei
2009
ball point pen on paper
12x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
mom
2014
graphite on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pencil on paper
herman & crossword
2009
pencil on paper
16x13"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
bet
2012
graphite on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
drunks at paradise
2009
marker on paper
11x17"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
mom
2012
graphite on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Days
2015
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
baritone
2009
pen on paper
13.75x21.75"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
bet
2014
graphite on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
Burks
2016
mixed media on paper
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
mom's breakfast
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
betty
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
mom
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
breaktime facebook
2009
pen on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
wal mart lady
2009
pen on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
studying 2
2009
marker on paper
11"x17"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on ppaer
mom
2014
graphite on ppaer
12"x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
betty
2014
graphite on paper
12"x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
tiffany
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
she likes to sleep
2014
mixed media
9"x12"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 graphite on paper
gesture
2014
graphite on paper
11"x8.5"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media on paper
study for irina
2014
mixed media on paper
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
self ala robert
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"

self portrait in the manner of a friend's mark
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016
gesture
2014

30 seconds
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study for irina
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
12"x9"

pose after Michelangelo
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study for irina
2014
mixed media
12"x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
10"X7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
waiting for a train
2008
pen on paper
9"x9"

a sequential on a cute girl
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 mixed media
study
2014
mixed media
10"x7"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
thinking brooding
2008
pen on paper
4.5"x9"

random bathroom drawing
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
therapy
2008
pen on paper
4.5"x9"

electric massage therapy for an extremely painful neck injury
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on  paper
studying 2a
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"

left side of studying diptych
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
studying 2b
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"

right side of studying diptych
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
studying 3
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
studying 1
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
snacks and drinks
2008
pen on paper
8"x9"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
side effects
208
pen on paper
9"x8"

a journal entry on the side effects of a medication
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
yuuka
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
quick still life
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"

trying to keep limber
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
hirai at work
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
help
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
baseball boys studying
2009
marker on paper
8.5"x11"
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 marker on paper
drunks at paradise
2009
marker on paper
11"x17"

a five minute sketch
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
saeri
2009
pen on paper
11"x17"

art student at work
thomas fernandez Drawings 2008-2016 pen on paper
seichiro
2009
pen on paper
8.5"x11"

art student at work