First of two graphite commissions for Teiirka. Thank you for commissioning me for these, this was a really fun change of pace. Also, thank you for suggesting trying to increase the contrast, it really made a difference I think. At first I was afraid of blending the darker colours in case I lost the detail, but it really gave her a lot more volume. Unfortunately, like always, the scanner is just slightly too small so I had to rely on my camera. Next time I buy a printer/scanner I will be sure to spend the extra to get a bigger one.

Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils 2h - 8b, Tuff Stuff Eraser pen, X-acto knife, tiny bit of white gel pen (to touch up the eye shine and whiskers), on Strathmore cold pressed watercolour paper in 140lb. 9" x 12"
19 hours

Artwork by Vanessa 'Sidonie' Hughes 2015