STEP ONE
For this drawing, I am using a Clairefontaine pastel mat in Dark Grey. It has a slight sanded texture to it, but it doesn’t chew your pencils up like some pastel mats can. Place your drawing on the pastel mat paper using a light colour. When using Black I use a light hand and a pastel pencil, as I can easily rub my lines out as I go.
STEP TWO
I always begin with the eyes when drawing animals. It is the key to great portraits, capturing the warmth and soul within the subject.
Using a White