Photos: Artist Seeks to Create New Portrait of South St. Petersburg

Herbert Davis draws in his studio inside Salt Creek Artworks, 1600 Fourth St. S., on July 6. Davis, who has been an artist for 10 years, spends eight to 12 hours a day working on his art. He will begin painting a mural on the entrance to the Royal Theatre, on 22nd Street South, this weekend.

Davis works on a piece of his art in his studio inside Salt Creek Artworks, 1600 Fourth St. S., on July 6. Davis draws with a technique he said he developed himself.

"Young Black Man: Missing in Action," a piece by Herbert Davis, is currently on display at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. Other drawings by Davis are also on display at the center.

"Raynetta at Maggori," a piece by Herbert Davis, and other drawings by Davis are currently on display at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S.