Drawings

In the majority of Karl’s drawings, watercolors, and paintings that commence with a drawing, he initiates the process by employing concentric circles to establish a tactile quality. This enables the artist to identify patterns, shapes, and occasionally imagery, which he subsequently extracts from the disorder. Karl predominantly creates his drawings using ink on paper. 

Karl had extensive expertise in the realm of commercial art and illustration, having collaborated with fellow artist Dave McGowen to create meticulously rendered yet whimsical maps of the historical towns of Leesburg and Reston, Virginia. These showcased a diverse array of enterprises and entrepreneurs, as well as the presence of parks, roads, and other urban features.