Wildlife, Portraits and Pets

New Portrait Commission

Devan, Heather & Justin

Graphite Pencils

Here my latest portrait drawing. It took awhile to do but it wasn't because it was hard but rather because of my time the past few months. It has been a busy year for sure in working on various projects, drawings and websites. This drawing was comprised with using three separate photos. Heather (mom) in the middle is a childhood friend so it has been a pleasure to be able to draw her and her children in a portrait that she can cherish for the rest of her life.

Wildlife Drawing

A new course is coming in January in how to draw Wildlife in pencil. This course will emphasize on the beginner and focus on step by step instructions in demonstrating how to draw fur, eyes and simple techniques in making an animal appear realistic.

Here is the course description:

Drawing Wildlife
Learn how to draw the many aspects of wildlife by capturing the intricate, realistic details of fur, eyes, whiskers and more. This class focuses on the beginner by taking the student through step by step stages in drawing a wildlife animal realistically. Several techniques and in-depth knowledge are shared throughout the course.
Jan. 19 - March 9, Tues., 6:30-8:30, 8 wks

Registration Begins!

Well, it's that time again when the Loyalist FOCUS magazine comes out again for registering for fall art classes.

For more information check out the classes online at http://www.loyalistfocus.com/

Beach Buddies

Beach Buddies

Graphite

Ok, so it's been awhile since I have posted a new drawing, eh? I can see how the days can really go by and make myself look unproductive too!

Although the summer has literally flew by....I'm still actually waiting for the summer's heat to come before the snow flies but there seems to be a fat chance at that.

This drawing, entitl;ed, "Beach Buddies" was referenced from a photo I had taken at the Sandbanks Provincial; Park near Picton, Ontario. As many of you know, I enjoy drawing children and thought this was such a cute drawing to do. If you ever l;isten to three or four year olds have conversations it's actually quite funny to listen to.

This drawing was shaded with various pencils including H, 2B, 3B, 6B, 7B and 8B pencils. I had also used an electric eraser to bring out the specks of sunshine on the water. A tortillion was used throughout the entire drawing plus a kleenex in smoothing out the sand. The hardest areas to draw were the frilly bathing suit bottom on the girl; (no doubt!) and the face of the boy. I had to use a mechanical pencil to draw his face because of the fine, small features.

It's still summer so please take advantage of the sunshine and go to the beach!