Darron Aucoin

Sketches

Pencil sketching is a medium that has brought me much joy for most of my life. Sketching small or large intricate pieces brings out the draftsman in me as I work to bring depth and life out of a flat paper surface using only the tonal values of light and dark to create an engaging scene. I can truly say that I do love the simple yet traditional feel a strong pencil sketch can present.

If you’re interested in any of these pieces, please reach out. 

Pencil sketch of a steam locomotive with the number 1201, surrounded by clouds and railway tracks.

Coming into the station
Pencil sketch of a stack of rocks near the ocean, depicting intricate shading and tonal values against a cloudy sky.
Whale watching
Pencil sketch of a steam locomotive on a turntable, surrounded by trees and buildings, with people in the foreground.
Engine 109 on turnstile in Wakefield, Quebec
A pencil sketch depicting a scenic landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a body of water, showcasing the interplay of light and shadows.
Gatineau river from above Alcove
A pencil sketch depicting a wintry landscape with tall, bare trees and a small stream running through a snowy terrain.
The birch grove
A detailed pencil sketch of a Victorian-style house with intricate architectural features, surrounded by trees.
The MacLaren house
Pencil sketch of a covered bridge surrounded by trees, featuring a sign indicating a height restriction above the entrance.
Gendron bridge
Pencil sketch of a rural landscape featuring barns, trees, and hills under a cloudy sky.
Homestead from the field
Pencil sketch of a vintage steam locomotive traveling through a forested area, showcasing detailed shading and tonal contrast.
Train 1201
Pencil sketch of a stone and wooden building surrounded by trees and snow, depicting a serene winter scene.
The grist mill
Pencil sketch of a scenic landscape featuring a river surrounded by hills and trees, with a cloudy sky and distant buildings along the riverbank.
Wakefield bay sketch
Pencil sketch of a train station named 'Wakefield' surrounded by trees, with two figures near the platform and train tracks visible in the foreground.
Wakefield train station
A detailed pencil sketch depicting a serene landscape with trees and a water body, showcasing tonal values of light and dark.
Hill top lake
Pencil sketch of a tall tree surrounded by bare branches in a snow-covered landscape, showcasing the contrast between light and dark tones.
The pine tree
A detailed pencil sketch of a covered bridge surrounded by trees and a river, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow to create depth.
North view Gendron bridge
Pencil sketch of a barn surrounded by trees in a winter landscape, showcasing intricate details and tonal contrasts.
The old machine shed
Pencil sketch of a serene lakeside scene featuring trees and distant mountains, capturing reflections in the water.
Island in the lake
A pencil sketch of a vintage steam locomotive traveling on a track alongside trees, with a classic car on a nearby road.
1201 steam engine coming into the station
Pencil sketch of a Victorian-style house surrounded by trees, with a white picket fence in front. A woman and three children stand by a bicycle in the foreground.
The doctor’s house
Pencil sketch of a winter landscape featuring a cabin surrounded by snow, with trees and hills in the background.
December thaw