Learning objectives
In part one of this pastel pencil project last month, I demonstrated how to draw the outline of our beautiful model, Randall, using the grid method. You also created a basic blue background. This month, I am going to show you how to paint his lovely fur and features so you end up with a portrait you can be proud of.
I have filmed videos to accompany this article which can be found on my website www.tamingwildlife.com by clicking on the Leisure Painter tab on the home page.
Demonstration Randall
You will need
■ Surface
• Clairefontaine or Canford light grey card 300gsm with the outline pre-drawn in white pastel pencil (see last month), 16½x11¾in. (42×30cm)
■ Faber-Castell pastel pencils
- White 101
- Ivory 103
- Dark chrome yellow 109
- India red 192
- Walnut brown 177
- Burnt ochre 187
- Light ultramarine 140
- Dark sepia 175
- Black 199
- Light yellow ochre 183
- Naples yellow 185
- Brown ochre 182
- Olive green yellowish 173
- Cold grey IV 233
■ Miscellaneous
- Masking tape
- Pencil sharpeners and pot for shavings
- Kneadable putty rubber
- A4 spare paper to lean on and protect your painting as you work
Step 1
Start by adding a white undercoat all over the portrait with white. Note the direction of the fur and how it changes length as you work, especially being very short on the forehead and the beginning of the muzzle. Stop adding white on
