Juggling life through a bi-polar lens. Sometimes up, sometimes down. Mostly trying to tread water in the middle. Creating a likeness to a normal life. Whatever "normal" is...
Showing posts with label Gracie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gracie. Show all posts

Friday, 8 December 2006

GRACIE














Finally did it!

I thought the tabby pattern would be the biggest challenge but in the end it was the angle of the face that posed most difficulties. I did try sketching in the body too, at first, but it didn't look right at all.

What do I think? It was difficult, and I'm pleased with it. Especially as I had a lovely tabby years ago. But I don't think I've quite got the happy expression, do you? I might do some more work on that left ear... some more shading, I think.

Thursday, 23 November 2006

In the pipeline....


A new one is coming, I've been laid up with a wretched cold so not in much of a creative mood! But this is my next subject. Her name is Gracie. Isn't she beautiful? Check back next week to see her sketch!