The Drawing Process And I Am Available!

Available for artistic hire that is....Last Friday, I showed the initial sketch of little JJ. This is what I have done so far. I may finish her today, I may not. I never know. I do have a consistant way of working a portrait. A regular process. I begin by drawing in an eye. I don't add details, not yet. Once I have an eye in, yes and it's always the left eye first for some reason, I then start putting in the values. A typical 8X10 portrait usually takes 3 to 4 days to complete. 

   My larger drawings can take a few weeks. I do have some very interesting, much more intricate drawings in the works so I work on my 8X10's in between working on larger, more time consuming projects. I am available for commissions. I can be reached at ellenbelshin@ymail.com for any questions, comments and information on having a portrait done of someone you know, dogs, cats, grandma, anyone! Here is little JJ now.....getting close to the finish line. I will catch y'all later. Make the most of your Monday everyone!