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Cheetah update two..

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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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Cheetah in progress..

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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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Does colour matter?

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Since uploading voice over content I have had a few comments and messages asking if I can list the colours I am using. I'll go into more detail here as to why I don't list specific colours :). Why?There are a few of reasons why I don't. I honestly believe that there are 20 ways to get to the same end. Pastels is very much like painting. You can mix colours to create so many other colours and t...
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2nd voice over..

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Tomorrow at 12pm (UK) my second tutorial with voice over will go live on my YouTube channel. After my first voice over earlier in the week I had quite a few suggestions for future video tutorials. A few were for acrylics so as Oliver's tutorial was in pastels I thought I would try and offer a variety so tomorrows tutorial is this... :D This is a painting I have been working on for myself....
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Betty’s WIP Collage

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I have just finished a pastel portrait of a beautiful Springer Spaniel. It's a full body portrait with s few elements added to make it even more unique rather than copying the reference photo exactly. This was exactly the same for Betty's portrait. Adding the wall and the blurred background creating a portrait that's truly one of a kind. The texture on the wall and sweet expression with those Spa...
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Today at 6pm – Lioness video :D

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I realised when looking through my YouTube channel that I never shared the final part of my Lioness drawing. Today at 6pm it goes live and Monday I will post it here on my blog :). Limited Edition Prints Available! Cropped and full version. Full details on the link below :). Original is also for sale.'Limited Edition Prints' Purrfection Cropped 8" x 10" prints mounted to 11" x ...
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People Collage :D

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This time of year is always busy. I'm working on lots of surprise Christmas commissions which I can't wait to share with you in the New Year. I also have some exciting wildlife pieces planned. Some nice projects I can get stuck into. I am going to try my hardest to get my own painting of Maisey and Lexie finished. It's 80% there so I really do just need to finish it...
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New video tonight!

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Later tonight at 6pm I have a new video going live on my Facebook page and YouTube channel. This type of video I don't typically share just because of the editing out all the pauses so there isn't long gaps between me sharpening pencils, swapping colours and replying to messages. I thought I'd share a snippet of Olivers portrait where I am working on the shiniest, glossiest part of his c...
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Oliver in progress.

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I have got entirely engrossed in Oliver's portrait. I have two Staffies myself and they dream a lot! Roxy does some funky things with her eyes - rolling all over the place while Maisey tends to let out subtle squeaks and occasionally howls! Roxy is probably dreaming of the next thing she can eat... and Maisey is probably dreaming about the squirrels up the field where we keep our horses and shee...
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