New Tiger Painting Update

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🐾🐅🐯 IN PROGRESS UPDATE 🐯🐅🐾A few days ago I shared my new Tiger painting I had sketched out. I have really struggled to put the paint brushes down for this one. Tackling these stripes has been very therapeutic :D. I have a very specific idea in my head for how I want this painting to look and so far its going in the right direction. Just a quick not...
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New Tiger in progress :D

Posted on by Zara Toms
I have been waiting since June for these canvases and they were certainly worth the wait! I have ordered another load and cant wait to plan some more pieces. I had a few ideas but opted to paint a Tiger first. It's been a good few years since I captured one in a painting and I'm ready to tackle some more stripes! 12" round canvasAndrew Ingledow @ Wildlife Reference PhotosI have used lots o...
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Charlie in progress

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I have recently finished Charlie's pastel portrait :). A lovely smiley face with the soft expression was a delight to capture. You all know I love drawing curls and his portrait was no exception. A3 (11.7" x 16.5") Pastel Portrait I always work with many layers but this required more than usual. Just to get the softness in some areas I had to blur out details to create that soft fur and the...
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New additions to the family…

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Yesterday, we welcomed two new lambs to our zoo! We already have 2 Suffolk ewe sheep but they are 8-9 years old which is getting on. These two new lambs are also a rare breed called Dorest Downs. They are 7 months old and super sweet. The breeder was kind enough to keep hold of them for a bit longer to halter train them. I cannot be anymore pleased with them. They are better than I could have...
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The people are finished :)

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This portrait has been one that has really been something I could get my teeth into. It required me to approach certain aspects differently such as blending and layering. It did take lots of colours in the correct order to get the individual skin tones. A really light hand to apply the lightest of pastel colour in many areas was the key to getting the skin texture and tones. A3 (11.7" x 16.5"...
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New Hedgehog Print :D

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Last night I was finalising my Hedgehog prints at my local framers and they look great :D. The ones that I have sold will shortly be mounted by my framer ready to go off to their new homes. I'll pop the print details below :). Due to the limited number available please email me to purchase one of these limited edition prints :). 'Rainbow Hedgehog' Details:£20 FREE UK P&P. International ...
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