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How do I complete a drawing from start to finish?
Every artist has their own different way of working. This is mine: I always begin with a subject that inspires me to draw. I get inspiration from wildlife parks, programs on the television, pets, anywhere!! Once I have found something I want to draw I begin with a good collection of photos. I get as many as possible, even the bad ones. These give me as much information as possible on the texture of the fur or skin, the shape and size of the eyes, and the way an animal moves and bends. I like to create my own composition and pose rather than copy the photograph directly (unless I'm doing a pet portrait and it has to be exact) I map out a rough outline of the sunject on small bits of paper or "post it notes" to get the composition right, then I start the actual drawing. The hardest part of starting a picture is staring at a huge blank sheet of paper and wondering where to begin! I always draw very lightly to begin with so I can get the shapes and proportion right. I map out the rough size of the subject so I know it will fit on the paper, then I lightly map in the details such as face, ears, eyes, legs etc. I don't add any detail until the outline looks absolutely right. I then pick an area to start filling in the detail, usually the eyes or ears. I gradually work my way across the drawing until it is complete. I sometimes revisit certain areas to darken or lighten them a bit. It often takes me a week to finish a large picture like the leopard below. I sometimes do more than one version of a drawing if I feel I can improve on it. I love creating the different textures and shades in a drawing. I draw long fur with flowing strokes of the pencil and press harder for darker areas. I like drawing the reflections in smooth coated animals. Above all I believe it is important to enjoy drawing. If you have any questions or comments about my work please don't hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to answer them.
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