Koala #2 WIP

Moving along a little here. I am finding this quite a challenge.  Fluffy fur,  short fur, Long fur.   I think I have fixed that crooked nose . On the left will be a tree that he is climbing. .

Koala #1 WIP

Graphite.  Koala on Arches smooth 300gsm paper.

The Koala is just mapped out and showing the dark areas.  Ready to start the lovely soft fir.

Koala.

My next project is a Koala. The reference I am using is an awesome photograph taken by Tony who has very kindly given me permission to use his photo for this drawing.

Thank you Tony, I appreciate your generosity

You can see Tony's wonderful photos on his Flicker site.............. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tctopend/sets/

I will start on the Koala tomorrow.

Bob Cat Commission Finished.

Bob is now finished. 8 x 10" on Arches 300gsm smooth acid free paper. (15 hours)

Bob Cat WIP #2

Here is an update on Bob Cat. Still a lot to do yet. Nose, mouth and lower body work do..also more layers on all the fur.

Bob Cat commission. WIP #1

Bob Cat on Arches 300gsm smooth paper ( White) . 8" x 10" (25 x 20 cm) in Graphite.

The paper always seems to show up gray but it is actually an ivory white.

This is just the first layer of graphite pencil, building up the layers, Bob is a black and white cat, 18 years old.

Bighorn Sheep

I have had a real fun few days thanks to Gary http://gkeimigart.blogspot.com/ A few of us had a super challenge. Thank you Gary for the opportunity to draw from one of your superb photographs. Check in Garry's site and see his wonderful paintings. A very talented man.

Graphite on Arches Smooth 300gsm. 23 x 23 cm.

The Hut. Finished.

©Doreen Cross

The finished Hut. A real fun project. I know that Graphite and CP mixed tends to be muddy but where I put color, I kept the graphite to a minimum. The Ink didn't work to well. I will do another project using ink but will do it on watercolor paper and not film. I found that Ink and drafting film are very compatible.

We took this photo 6 yrs ago on a visit to the USA. Hut at Coles Pond. Vermont.