Animal And Wildlife Challenge Dec 2025/Jan 2026

[Jade]

I beat myself up all the time so I’m trying to help you avoid that nonsense.

Sorry I missed this Wayne. I appreciate that! You have helped me avoid lots of traps and dead ends since I have started here Mr M

 

[Jade]

Caran d'ache neocolour 2 and arteza expert CP's
The yellow CD came out a little strong.. but overall I'm pleased.

 

[Joy]

Jade,this is wonderful! Horses are notoriously difficult. Well done, you!

 

[Jade]

 

[Jade]

Thank you Joy! I was pleased how that one turned out.

 

[pcj]

Jade : Wow, these are both just stunning ! You are very talented.
Cheers
Patricia

 

[Jade]

Thank you Patricia! I love that there's still more pictures I can do from this challenge.

 

[LizC]

Nice work Jade

 

[Jade]

Thank you Liz!

 

[Enyaw]

Good work. Good to see you’re having fun.

 

[Jade]

Thank you Wayne

 

[Joy]

Jade, I just saw the second one. Really nicely done.

 

[Jade]

Thanks Joy

 

[Grapes]

Jade, I'm absolutely fond of your donkey. He has so much character, cuteness and movement. Reaching out some very good carrots, I'm sure.
Your white horse is very good, difficult subject (unless you've painted lots of horses) and you gave him a very pleasant look.

I'm finally back drawing + painting animals. Here's my painting of the "Long Tail Fellow". It's oil on oil paper.

 

[Jade]

Thank you Grapes! I did enjoy drawing those. Your long tail fellow is very good. I love the fluffiness of his tail!

 

[Grapes]

Thanks, Jade!
I painted the tail first. It was fun.

 

[Joy]

Grapes, that is so nice! I love the texture of the fur and the bark from the paper.

 

[ams]

You have all been busy since I was here last.

Grapes, I like your lions. No one would guess you "have no idea how to paint animals." They are quite good. Wonderful work with body position and expressions.

Jade, adorable racoon.

Jade, I love your horses. You have captured the action beautifully. Your use of Neocolor 2 and CP worked well here. Nice work on the donkey too. You might consider "grounding" the animals by putting in a shadow under the feet and extend it out a little to the side to geive the feeling of the animal standing on something.

Grapes, your "Long Tail Fellow" is adorable. I love his expression ("Who Me???").

 

[ams]

I finished one of the birds. Micron 005 pen, Inktense pencils in XL Mixed Media sketchbook, about 6"x8".

 

[Jade]

Thank you @ams good idea on the "grounding". I'll try that.
Your bird is stunning.. love the colours.