Loki (short coated) and Delilah (long coated) are brother and sister. I'm working from a selection of photos to try to see as much detail as possible - black cats have so many colours in their fur when you really look closely - I've been using lots of blues, mauves, browns and reds to get as much depth as possible and help define the highlights.
This is where I stopped work today, now its on the screen I can see a couple of areas that need tweaking then I'll be able to add the final touches - amazing how different cats look with whiskers and eyebrows!! and a suggestion of floor to 'ground' them.
I'm using pastel pencils, mainly Conte, Derwent and (my favourite for bright highlights) Stabilo Carbothellos on Fisher 400 sanded paper:
This image (with mount laid on top) was sent to Loki and Deli's 'dad' on Friday to ensure he is happy with progress so far - and he is ...
We've just experienced the hottest weekend of the year and it coincided with the Whitstable Regatta weekend and Herne Bay week-long Festival. My Mum has visited for a few days so we've been out and about at local 'tourist' attractions/events' and, as usual, I had my camera with me all the time so have a plentiful supply of 'odds and sods' photos to share - watch this space :-)
Oh my goodness! This is coming along SO beautifully! I love the reference photo, and you're doing such a great job of capturing their expressions. Those are cute names too!
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I have to admit to having a soft spot for Delilah - such wonderful whiskers (not drawn in yet of course)!
I've often thought I would love the ability to draw/paint. You certainly do. These cats are looking really good. Looking forward to your photos
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