Charcoal pencil pet portrait of my cat

[apodemouse]

Back in summer, a friend found a pack of charcoal pencils at work which were unclaimed. He gave them to me knowing I'd make the most of them, and of course the first thing I did was draw my charming little man!

Using them on my go to tan toned Strathmore paper was definitely the best move, I love how the paper works as a natural mid tone. I'm really happy with how the details of the fur texture came out too, especially as it was my first time drawing with the medium.

 

[Jade]

Beautiful fur. I'll have to try that paper, I have been doing some drawing on brown card which is fun. Your little man looks very charming!

 

[ams]

I like the effect you got using the paper as the midtone.

What a nice surprise gift the pencils were.

 

[PaintBoss]

Andy, I don’t know if it was planned or not, but your proportion is a bit whacky and it’s a beautiful thing. It’s got a style and pizzaz all of its own. It reminds me of some wonderful animation I have seen in the past. I absolutely love it! You gave that little kitty a lot of spirit!

 

[apodemouse]

Andy, I don’t know if it was planned or not, but your proportion is a bit whacky and it’s a beautiful thing. It’s got a style and pizzaz all of its own. It reminds me of some wonderful animation I have seen in the past. I absolutely love it! You gave that little kitty a lot of spirit!

The wonkiness was sort of planned - in that the reference photo I used was off centre. I'm really happy you like it.