JD Hillberry

A drawing of a person peers through a torn piece of paper, with only their face and hands visible. Their fingers grasp the edges of the tear, appearing to emerge from the blank white background. The expression on their face is one of curiosity and intent focus. Artist JD Hillberry.
  • A realistic pencil drawing of vintage toys, including a yo-yo, jacks, ball, and string, appears taped to a dark background with paper tape at the top corners, creating a 3D effect.
  • A detailed black and white drawing of a cat in profile view, emphasizing the texture of its fur and the sharpness of its whiskers, set against a plain black background.
  • A pencil drawing of a child holding a puzzle piece, with parts of the child's face and body appearing as if made of large jigsaw puzzle pieces against a dark background.
  • A realistic pencil drawing of a man touching his face, appearing to emerge from the paper, holding a sign that reads "A WORK IN PROGRESS" and drawing a smaller version of himself in an infinite recursion.
  • Black and white portrait of an older man with a bushy beard, looking thoughtfully upward. The lighting highlights the textures of his hair, beard, and facial features, creating a dramatic, contemplative mood.

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About J.D.

J. D. Hillberry has been a professional artist for over 35 years. In that time, he became one of the most well-known and respected artists in his field. His book “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” published in 1999 has become a classic drawing instruction book used by art schools and students worldwide. It has been translated into three different languages and to date has sold over 100,000 copies.

Each original drawing is rendered on white 100% acid free paper or watercolor board using a combination of General’s charcoal, graphite, and carbon pencils in each piece. The original drawings can take over two months to complete. Although J D works with a variety of subject matter, he is best known for his trompe l’oel (fool the eye) drawings. These are images rendered so realistically that people are deceived into thinking that actual objects are being displayed in a frame.

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