Best Friends

 

This a portrait I did by commission of two adorable Weimaraner dogs. I had lots of

fun drawing this portrait, as it required me to use my imagination.

I used two different photos, one of each dog, and first photo-shopped them

 to how I was imagining the final product. I then printed it off for a sizing reference,

and drew it.

 

 I used a kneaded eraser, eraser stick, tortillions and stumps, and 2B, 4B,7B and 8B pencils.

 

Here are the two photos I used:

 



Grandson

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This is a commission I did for which I used HB, 2B, 4B, 7B, and 8B pencils,

tortillions and stumps, an eraser stick, and a kneaded eraser.

Patti

9x12

This is another Christmas commission I did.
In this portrait, I used 2B, 4B, 7B, and 8B pencils, an eraser stick,

kneaded eraser, tortillions and stumps.



Grandparents

9x12

This portrait was drawn from an older picture of my grandparents,
which my aunts and uncles wanted me to do for Christmas.
I really liked drawing this portrait, the lighting differences and
just drawing people I know was interesting and fun!

 

For this portrait, I used HB, 2B, 4B, 7B, and 8B pencils, an eraser
stick and kneaded eraser, tortillions and stumps. It took roughly 4-6 hours

 to draw.

Hoops

9x12

 

This is a commission I did of a cute little clown in training. I used HB, 2B, 4B,
7B, and 8B pencils, an eraser stick, tortillions and stumps.

The Joy of Education

Photography credits go to Dennis Thern: (dennisthern.com, + http://instagram.com/p/srOAmovEQw/)

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This is a photo of a young student holding some chalk and a pencil. My mom

was saying how in one description she found, someone commented on how it

was an 'excellent example of an educated child,' hence the title: The Joy of Education.

For this portrait, I used HB, 2B, 4B, 7B, and 8B pencils, 7/16, 1/16 tortillions, an

eraser stick, and kneaded eraser.



Zambian Girl

 

I absolutely loved the picture of this little girl. Her sweet, serene smile

strongly compelled me to draw her, and I loved the technical pros of the photo as well.

I am very happy with how this portrait turned out, and although there are a few
things I can point out to do better, I think it came together pretty well overall.
9x12
I used 2B, 4B,7B, and 8B pencils, an eraser stick, and tortillions (mostly 7/16).

This is my last portrait as a 14 year old, since I'm turning 15 tomorrow!