Animal And Wildlife Challenge Oct/Nov 2025

[Grapes]

Jade, I sometimes draw my cat with some kind of crayons (not sure what mine are called), I have many different kind. I had same problem: I couldn't do little details like small eyes so I use for those sharp pencil. Works for me and my cat but then again I don't know what is the correct/best way to do it.

 

[Jade]

Thank you Anne I appreciate your feedback too. I did add a little water around the ears, it picked up well. I'm going to order a brush and have a play...

 

[Jade]

Hi Grapes, I had the same thought about using pencils for the finer details.. I'll try that,thank you. Maybe I'll ask Bob to model too

 

[Jade]

Do you do art most days, Grapes?

 

[Grapes]

Yes, ask Bob. I started today a new portrait of my muffin (oils).
Yup, l paint most of the days but this autumn has been difficult. I usually do Christmas dailies etc but not this yr.

 

[Jade]

I will enjoy painting muffin!
You seem very productive. I hope you're doing ok xx

 

[Grapes]

I don't think I can make a bear of this drawing so I leave it as it is and post it here:
2B mechanical pencil on sketch paper.

Thank you, Patricia, for excellent photo references for us to practice together!

 

[Jade]

He's cute, Grapes! He looks so soft and I love his sleepy looking eyes.

 

[ams]

He looks like a bear to me. I love the softness of the fur.

 

[pcj]

He looks like a bear to me too. I love his expression.
Cheers
Patricia

 

[Joy]

Grapes, the bear looks good, especially the expression. If you wanted to do more, some shading to blend the legs into the water would make it more complete.

Patricia, thanks ever so much for hosting. It is wonderful to see so much participation. Having the challenge go for a few months without a reveal date worked a charm. I was on holiday, but started one for this month. If I don't finish it this week, I will post later.

 

[Grapes]

Joy, thanks. I could and should still continue working on the bear and I kind of would like to do the splashes of water for practice. I'm terrible with water so every practice is needed .. yes, now it looks like the earth is swallowing the bear
Hope you find time to finish and post yours!
Your right the past challenges have been working nicely!

Patricia, thank you for your comment!

Anne, thanks!

Jade, thank you!

 

[Jade]

Yes, thank you Patricia. Since joining CS I've realised I love drawing furry creatures the most so this challenge and the beautiful pictures you select, are perfect for me.