Cat Portrait Commission – Pen and Ink

Ahhhh…how I love pen and ink! It has been some time since I have done a pet portrait, but I recently had a commission for a beautiful, Siamese cat.  I worked from photos like I normally do, but the cat itself was difficult to photograph because of the dark markings on the face and thereContinue reading “Cat Portrait Commission – Pen and Ink”

House Portrait in progress!

I am making good progress on my current project – an 10 x 8 inch pen and ink house portrait.  This property has quite a few trees and foliage around the house itself. One of the trees is situated right in front of the front door. I always try to make sure at least partContinue reading “House Portrait in progress!”

House Portrait – in progress (final pencil draft)

I think I have finalized the pencil draft of this house portrait. I added the landscaping in the front and actually had to tweak the perspective a bit as the line from the back of the house to the front flower bed was a bit off as I worked. I also finished penciling in theContinue reading “House Portrait – in progress (final pencil draft)”