"Bella" Complete

O"Bella" 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

"Bella" WIP 3

Here's an update on my portrait of Bella.  I'm continuing on by drawing tiny tiny lines close together for the fur/hair.  For the lighter hair, I'm using 4H, 2H, and H leads and for the darker hair in shadow, I'm using HB, B, and 2B leads.  I'm drawing each individual hair focusing on the light and darks.  I also have one ear done.  I'm going to be working on Bella all weekend long so hopefully I can at least get her face finished by Sunday evening.  I'll post an update soon!

"Bella" WIP 2

Here's an update on my portrait of "Bella".  I got both eyes done.  I used. 2B lead and a circulism technique for the eyes.  For the hair, so far I'm using 4H, 2H, and H for the light hair and 2B for the darker hair.  In drawing each individual hair using tiny strokes.  No blending tools.  More to come soon!

"Bella" WIP 2

Here's a small update on my portrait of "Bella".  I'm still using a P205 mechanical pencil with a 2B lead.  I'm starting the eye and am working on the hair.  More to come soon!

"Bella" WIP

I'm starting a new dog portrait.  Here is "Bella", she's going to be 11 x 14 on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper.  I created my line drawing using a Pentel P205 mechanical pencil with a 2B lead.  I have mapped out where I want light and shadow.  More to come soon!

"Dennis" Complete

"Dennis" 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

"Dennis" WIP 4

Here's an update on my portrait "Dennis".  Still working on the tone and texture of his skin.  Should be finished by later today.  More to come soon!

Dennis WIP 3

Happy New Year everyone!

Here is an update on my portrait of Dennis. Working on the tone and texture of the skin. More to come soon!