Hampster

[ams]

This was done as a challenge on another site. I'm hoping to add color to this but sometimes I don't get to it.

This is about 5 1/2" square, done in XL Mixed Media sketchbook. I used a micron 005 pen.

 

[PaintBoss]

Oh, he’s so cute. You really do drew that very well. I think he will really come alive with colour!

 

[ams]

Oh, he’s so cute. You really do drew that very well. I think he will really come alive with colour!

Thanks Christine. I always had a goal to draw well. I took an intro to studio art in college hoping to learn but it was abstract art based so I wasn't able to learn there. Years later, as an adult, I took some drawing classes in a local art museum and worked through "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", and watched LOTS of videos on how to draw. Then I practiced...practiced...practiced.

 

[PaintBoss]

Well, you can see that you’ve practiced. It really is the only way to get better. It’s funny. I read that book as well when I was starting out. And you’re right, our schools are very much into the abstract which leaves a lot of representational artists looking around. If you decide to put him in colour, I’d love to see it.

 

[Donna T]

Yes your practice has really paid off, Anne; this is not only adorable but very well drawn!

 

[Joy]

Lovely depiction of the fur and eyes. And I always enjoy seeing the colored version!

 

[ams]

Here's the color version:

 

[Joy]

Wonderful - I can see the little pink nose and whiskers twitching!

 

[Jo Castillo]

Awww, so sweet and well done. The color brings it to life.

 

[ams]

The color brings it to life.

I think so too. The ink looks good until I add the color.

 

[KreativeK]

Such an adorable little hamster, Anne! Always a fun time to view your colored sketches.

 

[Artyczar]

Awww, I love it! Especially the color version.

 

[Queen Bee]

He looks even more lively in color. So cute.

 

[Balaji]

I loved the ink version and thought that you should leave it untouched...until I saw your colour version. It is wonderful! I especially love the touches of pink.