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Wildlife Artwork

New Tiger

Posted on by Zara Toms
A new wildlife piece on the easel which I made a start on over Christmas. This is a piece I have designed from 3 or 4 different photographs to create a one of piece which is often how I like to work. There are times where I have a reference and although I adjust the contrast, saturation and placement I may copy that as it is. But when I have a set project in mind I like to design something unique...
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Behind the scenes & a Flamingo!

Posted on by Zara Toms
Ah these past few days have been manic. I have been working hard to create video content for my new plans for 2021. After many requests following my recent voice over tutorials I have decided to set up a Patreon channel :D. This is something I am super excited about and am in the process of working out the type of content I'd like to offer. If this is something that you are interested in plea...
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Cheetah is finished

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They are finished :). 'Two of a kind' is being professionally mounted and then will be looking for its new home. If you're interested in purchasing this or any other of my original pieces please don't hesitate to get in touch :). zara.toms@hotmail.co.uk I have loved every part of this portrait. Every spot, every individual hair - it's really been a case of not wanting to put the pencils down...
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Cheetah update two..

Posted on by Zara Toms
Using multiple reference photographs to create a unique piece of art is something I take great time in. Getting the balance, composition, lighting - many elements to create something that appears natural takes in many cases days to get right. 10" x 18" pastel portraitAdult cheetah reference by Emmanuel Keller @ Wildlife Reference photosCheetah cub reference by Tazi Brown @ Wildlife Reference ...
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Festive Robin..

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Over a few weekends when I have managed to work some extra hours I decided to do a few smaller studies. Being the run up to Christmas I wanted to do a festive theme and what better subject than the Robin. Creating that cyan blue background with the snow was probably my favourite part. As soon as the snow was added I felt like this pastel portrait was complete. I haven't been able to share it with...
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Cheetah in progress..

Posted on by Zara Toms
New on my easel is this Cheetah pastel portrait :). I had a few requests asking for this incredible animal to be featured on the easel. I have struggled to put my pencils down for this piece. I cannot wait to get it professionally mounted and then when finished it will be up for sale :). If you're interested and would like more details please don't hesitate to contact me at zara.toms@hotmail.co.u...
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Black backgrounds..

Posted on by Zara Toms
One of my favourite ways to work is against a black background. I think it creates an effect that for some photographs is perfect. I then of course adapt my work from the photograph and change the lighting, contrast and composition. Whether its colour pencils and pastels on black paper or acrylics on a black airbrushed background the end goal is the same. I haven't yet tried it with pastels this ...
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Graphite Wildlife Collage :D

Posted on by Zara Toms
Picking up the graphite materials has made me motivated to plan another wildlife graphite piece :D. There's a variety of species here but I certainly need to add more! The Rhino and Gorilla are two of my favourites. I had incredible photos to use and being A3 (11.7" x 16.5") I had plenty of space to add lots of detail :D. Both of these portraits were commissioned by a collector so are hung on the...
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