Category: Legion Stonehenge Paper

On The Easel - Airedale/Paterdale Terrier cross in Coloured pencils

26/4/2016

Airedale/paterdale terrier being completed in Coloured pencils by UK artist

This is the latest Pet portrait I have been working on recently - an Airedale/Paterdale Terrier cross being created in Coloured pencils. I was lucky enough to get to meet Dave and take some photographs of him for the reference image and so have some wonderful images with great colour and detail to work from too which is always a bonus. I don't think he was too impressed with the camera in his face for at least half an hour but he was a good boy for his Mum!

I always begin every pencil portrait by laying down the base tones which is the stage the portrait is currently at. Once all the under layers have been applied, I will then begin by layering finer detail to create the realism.
I plan on adding a background too but have yet to decide on this detail until the portrait is a little further forward.

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Coloured pencil portraits are created on acid free, archival paper using lightfast quality pencils and if framed correctly, a pencil portrait can last a lifetime and beyond! (if protected & cared for correctly) Coloured pencil pet portraits start from just £150.00 and you can find more details on my COMMISSIONS page or fill in the form to request a no-obligation QUOTE.

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Step by Step Art - Articles for All Artists including product reviews & Art tutorials

18/3/2016

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A website offering help, advice and tutorials for Artists of all levels - For Free!

Are you new to Art and looking for advice on what products to buy or maybe you are a long standing Artist looking to swap brands and looking for product comparisons? My official Step by Step Art website offers Articles on varied products and recommendations and pages are being added on a regular basis. Click on any of the images in this post to visit the Article of interest to you, this will open a new tab which directs you to the Step by Step Art website.

There are also plans to offer written Step by Step tutorials as well as mini Video Tutorials for all Artists in the UK and beyond. Articles can also be requested if you are looking for something specific and mediums covered will include Coloured pencils, Graphite pencils, Acrylics and Soft Pastels as well as other mediums that may be offered by other contributors allowing this website to cater to a wide range of Artists.

David Beckham pencil portrait in progress

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