"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!

"Dennis" WIP2

Here's an update on my portrait of my friend Dennis.  I'm still using Pentel P205 mechanical pencils but now switched to 4H, HB, and 2B leads as I work the skin texture.  Trying to kick my portrait work up a notch.  More to come soon!

Work in Progress - "Dennis"

Here's my line drawing to my newest portrait, "Dennis".

This is 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper.  For my line drawing, I used a Pentel P205 mechanical pencil with a 2B lead.  I call this stage of my process the "ugly stage". My lines are drawn quickly and look like a two year old did them. I use my line drawing for placement of features only. I map out where I want everything, including light and shadow. This is the foundation of my portrait process. More to come soon!

"Maryna" Finished

Here is my completed portrait of "Maryna".  She's 11 x 14 graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper.