This post announces a new tutorial describing in detail how to realistically draw fur on black paper, utilizing layering and opacity to create detailed color and lighting.
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I originally wrote this tutorial back in 2007, and have now posted it to my web site with some minor edits and expanded explanation. It describes the techniques I use to create realistic fur texture in graphite pencil. I used a limited number of pencils due to the small size of the drawing. The same
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My new drawing is 6″x6″ dip pen and wash on aquaboard. The subject is Gigi, an adorable, elderly, stubby-legged mutt dog rescued by dear friends a number of years ago.
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Fine Art Knotwork, Spirals, & Keywork Pagan Art Pagan Art Realistic Animal Art Still Life Witchcraft Work in Progress
I’m finishing out the last day of 2011 by working on art. The last couple weeks have been filled with contemplation, planning, and plotting, and I am so excited about things to come in the following months, including a return to writing tutorials. Glass Vase and Candle – WIP2 4″x5″ oil paint on canvas Three
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I found the treasure of an unopened pad of watercolor appropriate to my art, and tested it out by creating this small drawing of a steampunk cat with a prosthetic leg.
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I had a couple hours to paint this afternoon. First on the list was the commissioned sample portrait. Diana – Commission – WIP1 9″x12″ oil paint on canvas board 2 sessions This is probably the ugliest stage in any painting, made uglier by some less than stellar placement of shading on the right eye and
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May I Have Some, Please? 6″x9″ white colored pencil on black paper 6″x9″ colored pencil on black paper Reference: http://chikrata.deviantart.com/art/Dreaming-203961669
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Fine Art Knotwork, Spirals, & Keywork Landscapes and Skyscapes Realistic Animal Art Work in Progress
Painting and drawing is easier for me to do than sewing, because I spend most of the time sitting in one place. That means while I pace myself on the sewing I will be creating a lot more drawings and paintings. Today, I share with you some work-in-progress paintings. I also laid the underpainting layer
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Ready 6″x9″ white colored pencil on black paper 6″x9″ colored pencil on black paper Reference: http://furlined.deviantart.com/art/Not-Amused-195459702 The original drawing is available for sale. SOLD
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Colored pencil on paper, 6″x8″ Reference: Stock Animal – Cat 4 by *mooresart
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