Realism in Pencil

Based in New Jersey, Greg DiNapoli is an award-winning pencil artist with an interest in historic architecture, lighthouses, and the Titanic. He works in the style of realism and focuses on perspective and value contrast to bring his subjects to life. Greg is an elected member of the American Artists Professional League and has been a finalist in notable international competitions such as the Derwent Art Prize, the ARC Salon, and Artist’s Network’s Strokes of Genius, the Best of Drawing.

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

American Artists Professional League’s First Annual Juried Open Online Exhibition

“Statue of Liberty”

July 31st - September 30th, 2026

American Society of Architectural Illustrators “Architecture in Perspective 40” Exhibition

October 2026

“Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse”

AIA Global Campus for Architecture and Design

1735 New York Ave, Washington D.C. 20006

2025 Martha’s Vineyard Drawing Prize

“At Sea”

First Place Overall

Online Exhibition at www.mvdrawingprize.com

 

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How it started ➡️ How it’s going. I recently came across this drawing of the Titanic I did as a kid. Capturing her graceful lines and many details always intimidated me, and this is the only time I recall where I truly tried to draw the ship o
That’s a wrap for 2025! Drew some familiar subjects, left my comfort zone with others, had some recognition I didn’t expect, and I had the opportunity to meet some incredible Titanic creators and even some legends on the Queen Mary. Not a
After spending months on a large, structured drawing, I decided to do something small, loose and fun. Meet Charlie, our miniature Labradoodle. This drawing is 8” x 8” and was a fun challenge as I’ve never drawn a dog before. Would d
Finally completed this pencil drawing I call “The Last Stop.” On April 11, 1912, the Titanic anchored off the coast of Queenstown, Ireland, its last stop before entering the open North Atlantic. Known as Cobh today, the paddle steamers Am
Always great to see my friend and author @nelsonaspen with my drawing on the cover of his book “Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale.” New Titanic art coming soon!! #titanic #titanicart #pencildrawing