Of course this brings up a new point to ponder with regards to the black fur. Why do we choose the pets we have? Is it a subconscious choice that I have had pets that aren't colorful (in regards to fur only)? I don't know :) ! This made me do an assessment on the subject. At different times in the last 20 years I have had: 2 black cats, 1 gray cat, 4 gray birds (they had gray babies), 1 gray rabbit, 1 black dog ( she had 6 black puppies 2 cinnamon), and 2 white carrucos (which were oddly enough black and looked like tiny beavers. They had 2 tiny black babies. Please don't ask if I spelt their name right!). We have tended for a short time to wild squirrels and raccoons in shades of gray. Okay, one squirrel had a red belly! The only thing with color is my lovebird, who came to us with his brother who has since passed (which I am beginning to wonder was from boredom due to the color shortage in my house!). They were and are little rainbows of color. Even the last two vehicles I owned were black! Maybe, I am on to something here. I am now committed to sharpening my graphite skills and then moving on to some form of colored pencil. I must break the cycle!LOL
Okay, Okay, back to the subject at hand. I have not drawn the whiskers on Dani or the edge fur until I commit to a definite background. My photo reference has a very dark background that is muted. I like that idea for the bottom of the drawing to enhance the hands but may alter the top and make that more in a mid tone range. I want the hamster to spring off the page, too. Well, better get back to the drawing board for now...
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Hi Brenda, this is looking terrific, great work on the hands, looking forward to the next update, so I have added you to my artist blog list...
Really nice progress Brenda! You are so right about drawing a black colored animal! They are difficult no matter what medium you use.
Can't wait to see what the background is going to be like.
Is there any way for you to post a close-up of the hamster and the hands please?
Nancy
Thanks Grahame for the kind words. I enjoy your site so much!
Thanks Nancy! I was a little worried I was panicking without good reason! It sure is good to hear that black can be difficult. I would love to show you a close up, but I made the mistake of sizing down this pic which apparently altered it on my card. I'll try to see if I can get a good pic tomorrow.
Looks great!! They do say we pick animals that look like us. Haven't heard any theories regarding colour. Good luck with those background decisions. :-)
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