Presenting ' KOTIYA ' Sri Lankan leopard
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' KOTIYA ' Sri Lankan leopard graphite drawing original 12" x 8" |
I have enjoyed using this paper for my drawing, I feel comfortable as it is the same paper I use for my paintings. I think the texture lifts the drawing somewhat, yes the backdrop is a little irregular and probably takes a bit longer to even out than on a smooth surface, occasionally having to look at the texture to fill in the 'dips' with pencil and to not put too much pressure on the 'bumps' if that makes sense! However in regard to the fur and probably skin when I draw my next ellie I think it's really effective and gives another 3d quality to it. Not everyone gets on with textured paper for pencil drawings, but I now know I like it :) I hope you've enjoyed watching him come to life! Jules
Thankyou Arjan for your wonderful photo reference :)
9 comments:
It's so interesting to read the history of these beautiful animals.! CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible piece, Julia. Another gorgeous, gorgeous painting. You are so talented and I look forward to your next one....please hurry, no pressure!!!
Beautiful work once again Julia!
It looks amazing, of course, great job.
Thankyou guys! :) it has been a difficult piece with so many elements to contend with, but I feel a real sense of achievement and satisfaction :) I've just started my next drawing of a chimpanzee Hilda so wish me luck! Jules
Another masterpiece Julia. LOVE IT..
so much detail. You have the patience of a saint.
Thanks for sharing with us the history of this beautiful Leopard.
He turned out great. I love the texture you developed, he really has so much life to him. Nice work.
thankyou Dors/Wendy :) you're encouragement throughout the whole drawing has been amazing! Jules
This portrait of leopard, bibrates bitality and beauty,did you prove to paint the caucasian leopard?,(Panthera pardus sicaucasica),probably is the biggest bariety of leopard of the world,some specilists say, tat the prehistoric european leopard had very similar caracteristics and features like this!.
thankyou Marc :) I haven't painted a caucasian (Persian) leopard yet, yes it is the largest sub-species of leopard, this Sri lankan leopard is smaller, thankyou, Jules
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