LAURA’S MATERIALS
Mediums
Rembrandt soft pastels
Unison Colour soft pastels
Art Spectrum soft pastels
Willow charcoal
Conté Pierre Noire
pencils 2B & 3B
Support
Bulldog clips
Plywood drawing board (nice and light)
Portfolio case
Paper to fit drawing board
Putty rubber
Sharpener or craft knife
Fixative
WHY DID I CHOOSE TO DRAW this busy looking otter? It’s been my dream to draw such a creature in its natural habitat, but the logistics of this are quite tricky. I haven’t ruled this out yet, but a museum collection is probably the closest I’ll get for now.
As a mum of two boys, time is another factor to consider, using the small window available between the school drop off and pick-up to make my work. Drawing in pastel allows me to work quickly which is an extra advantage. I like the immediacy and variety of marks I can make