Animal and Wildlife Challenge Aug/Sept 2025

[pcj]

Hello Everyone,
Here is the start of the

Aug and September challenge 2025.
I haven't finished posting photos yet - will continue tonight and tomorrow.
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[pcj]

Here are 2 more photos.
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[pcj]

Oops, I forgot to post the instructions for the challenge. Here they are:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE CHALLENGE

Hello, and welcome to our monthly ANIMAL & WILDLIFE CHALLENGE.

On the first day of each month various photos
will be provided,

Please choose from the photos provided
to create any kind of artwork that you like in any medium .
Please use only the photo’s provided.

You can post at any time time during the 2 months
[and even beyond ] and if you wish, please include any
works in progress and any comments. [ It's nice to have
a chat about the challenge ]
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[Sanlynn]

Thanks, Patricia. Love these so far.

 

[Vivien]

Thanks Patricia - I see you are back posting, how are you? Will try to get one painted.

 

[pcj]

Hi Viv,
It's great to hear from you.
Yes, I'm going to be the host from now on. It was getting to
take too much time asking people to host. I always liked hosting.
It was always my honour and privilege to continue the challenge
that you started on Wet Canvas.
I'm not too bad.
How are you ?
Cheers.
Patricia

 

[pcj]

Here's another photo.
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[Vivien]

Hi Viv,
It's great to hear from you.
Yes, I'm going to be the host from now on. It was getting to
take too much time asking people to host. I always liked hosting.
It was always my honour and privilege to continue the challenge
that you started on Wet Canvas.
I'm not too bad.
How are you ?
Cheers.
Patricia

I'm fine Patricia, been very busy trying to tidy all the old dead foliage from my Winter garden. As its Spring here in NZ, and the garden gets harder for me to do every year. But I do enjoy the flowers. Early Daffodils are just beginning to flower.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Fun photos Patricia. Love looking in.....

 

[pcj]

Here are 2 more photos.
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[pcj]

Here's another photo.
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[Grapes]

Here's my first try of the "fast buddy".
My goal is to paint an oil painting of her but decided to try pencil first. The paper is just a note book because I'm at the cabin and didn't bring any drawing paper. Size is little bigger than my hand.

 

[pcj]

Wow Grapes ! Your cheetah is absolutely stunning !
I can't wait to see the oil painting !
Cheers,
Patricia

 

[Grapes]

Thank you, Patricia!

 

[Vivien]

Grapes - great pencil drawing of the Cheetah!

 

[Jo Castillo]

Grapes super pencil drawing!

 

[Jade]

Grapes - stunning drawing!

I want to try again with this to get more depth and better eyes but pleased for first go... Hoping to join here more.

 

[Grapes]

Jade, your kitty drawing has very, very good pose! Love it!
Thanks for your comment.
Jo & Vivien, thank you for commenting.

 

[Jade]

And you, thanks Grapes I've just adjusted the eyes slightly...

 

[pcj]

Hello Jade,
I love your drawing. Also, I've just seen the adjustment you made
to the Kitty's eyes, his expression is very good.
Welcome to the forum !
Cheers,
Patricia