Pet Portraits and Original Paintings
We all have our ‘go-to’s’ and favourites, and these are my current ‘must haves’ for creating graphite drawings. I’m still in the process of trying things out, but what you have here are the core items I will always use, the rest are things that I may add along the way! The Paper So first …
And How Can I Use it With Coloured Pencils? What is drafting film? Is the latest question on everyone’s lips in the coloured pencil art world.Traditionally used by draughtsman, this translucent surface is becoming increasingly popular with artists, particular pencil artists. There are various brands you can buy, but you want to look out for …
So, just to finish up this series, here is the final piece before he was shipped off to his new home. He has been an absolute joy to draw, capturing all that lovely, short silky fur. And what character his face has, so many features to capture, which of course, as a portrait artist, is …
So, here is a little update on the gorgeous bulldog piece I am currently working on. As you can see, I’ve now worked in more layers on the left hand side of his handsome head, the other eye has gone in and of course – he’s now looking very dapper with his sparkly bow-tie 😍T …
This is my latest commission piece and he’s lots of fun to draw. It is very early stages, but already you can see some decent structure and values, and this is achieved by starting with an under-drawing of Pan Pastels. Pans are quickly becoming one of my most favourite things to use in my drawings. …