I'm currently working on a Cairn Terrier study. Usually the drawings flow but occasionally they fight back.... this one began tame enogh but it's just developed teeth and I'm struggling to hold the middle dog together -- so, comments and assistance welcome please!

I've included a detail of an almost completed area. If you want to see what the finished drawing should look like then I have a pre-study trial drawing available - but I don't want to overload the system on my first visit!

I feel at home already and I've only just arrived.

MIKE

www.SibleyFineArt.com
www.Starving-Artists.net

Fancy meeting you here. :-)

Looking forward to your work here and your comments.

Bob

This drawing (one of a set of three eventually) is taking most of my time but after Christmas I should be able to participate here properly.

I'm just taking a short break from the drawing. I've just moved the rear end of the dog into the shadow, as it should be. Possibly the front is looking better now (I've removed quite a lot of extraneous detail and brightened it where needed) but it's still looking like a drawing. I'll attach the trial drawing so you can see what I'm aiming for.

MIKE

www.SibleyFineArt.com
www.Starving-Artists.net

Quote Wow, Amazing! Awesome work, thats about all I can say. :-)

Thank you but how about "Here's what you do to put it right" ? :o)

Actually I suspect it's just reached its Ugly Duckling stage when NOTHING looks right. If I keep drawing it might correct itself in time........... with luck.......

MIKE

www.SibleyFineArt.com
www.Starving-Artists.net

I'm so glad you made it here. If anyone here is unfamiliar with Mr. Sibley's art you are in for a real treat. In my opinion he is the premier pet artist in the world. Please check out his huge web site
www.SibleyFineArt.com for a wealth of Tutorials, and examples of his exceptional work.

Mike, please feel free to critique and comment as you wish and please show more examples of your amazing work.

J. D.

I think (dangerous words) you are probably right about it defining itself as you continue. I watched my work do that to my own amazment, but you already know that.

In looking at the drawing and the reference, it seems that the areas in the shadows of the barn, may not be shaded enough. Perhaps the contrast of the upload just makes it look that way. If I'm in the sunlight and look into an unlit barn, the images in the rear of the barn would be less defined.

Don't think me foolish, I'm in awe over your talent.

Welcome Mike,
You are an amazing artist!
I check your site out frequently, thanks for all the great information you give.

It's going to be really awesome to see your work!!

From where I'm sitting there's a buzz, an electrical charge in this forum that I really couldn't resist. And it's going to be a real pleasure joining such esteemed company.

MIKE

www.SibleyFineArt.com
www.Starving-Artists.net

Shelby

The areas in the shadows of the barn are probably not too far wrong - I tend to increase the contrast slightly when I'm scanning for the web. And you have to bear in mind that these dogs are only about 18" high so you are much closer than you think to the cart and horse.

What appears to be happening with the central dog is that I failed to properly bridge the tonal gap between the darker head markings and the lighter, sunlit body. I don't mind this too much and quite often let the drawing dictate its own look. Now that I've moved the rear into shadow I think the front is beginning to look better. I'll know better tomorrow when I hope to have the rear end completed.

In the meantime (note to myself) I MUST stop playing with the front end berfore it resembles mud!

MIKE

www.SibleyFineArt.com
www.Starving-Artists.net