Sort of feeling off today, big flu here and everyone seems to have some version of it.  Felt ok to do my 3.5 mile run this morning, but this afternoon just kind of lethargic.  Well really busy week so not much done during the week so this is today's work.  Added portions of the head, still more ear work on the left ear and pretty much got the shoulder based in so I can stare at it for a while and try to figure out the darker hair parts for the shadows that show the musculature.  Next do the chest and top turn of the front leg tomorrow and maybe the top of the other leg, that would frame the face very nicely and then could determine whether to finish it or complete the paws/legs before the face.  Added more green to the eyes.  Just not satisfied with them, probably have tinkered around on them too much and might have to scratch some layers off to see if I can recapture what it is I want.

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Rita Vaselli said…
I hope you're well again soon!Before you change something in the eyes of a leopard, why not try to put a tone on the white around them?
(It is hard to understand what has happened without midtone neighbors ... It could be just a paper mask ,medium gray, with the shape of the eyes cut out ...
I do not understand colored pencils, but the problem to see the work done, over the white, is typical of watercolor ...)
See you soon, hug, Rita.
January 13, 2013 at 3:14 AM
Alexander said…
getting really really envious how you paint and draw the fur. looks lively and terrific
January 13, 2013 at 3:22 AM
Log Cabin Studio said…
I am enjoying watching your progress...
I think the eyes are lovely...maybe get the rest of the face done and then see how the eyes fit in? Looking forward to seeing your next post.
Caroline
January 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM
renate said…
Hi Nelvia:) He's almost walking of the paper!!!! I love him. Such great art Nelvia. On my screen I can not see what's wrong with the eyes, but you can see it better over there. Only hope you won't do thing you will regret! Maybe do what Caroline says?
I love the ears. So beautiful whit the hair standing up and that beautiful colors. Just exellent! Hope you feeling better soon. Over here flu too:( Take it easy and I'm looking forward to see your next steps. Big hugs:)xxx
January 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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