Meerkats Only6x8 inches
Coloured pencil on drafting film.
This little guy is the subject of my third tutorial on working with drafting film for the art magazine Fine Art and Decorative Painting. The focus of this tutorial, apart from showing step by step explanations of how the drawing was done, is to talk about how the realist artist can animate their animal drawings with the use of props. I find Meerkats quite hilarious and took the reference photo for this image when we were at Sydney's Taronga Zoo last year. I could have watched the Meerkats for hours - such attitude!!!
I think I shall just have to check out that magazine! And what a cute little meerkat!
ReplyDeleteI do love the meerkat habitat at Perth zoo as well, but oh my gawd....THE SMELL!
ReplyDeleteKaren, am looking forward to seeing your work in print - do you know from which issue your projects will start appearing?
Great image - you've got that cheekiness spot on!
Cheers,
Cindy
I have stood at the same Zoo totally mesmerized by these little darlings. and They do have attitude.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Karen as always. I so admire you work.
Oh how adorable! Such personality coming from a little creature.
ReplyDeleteYou do amazing work. I am a fan!!
Dessa Rae
Thank you so much Sherry, Cindy, Dors and Dessa - obviously these funny little animals have universal appeal and are a favourite at the zoo!!! Thank you all for your lovely words.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I think the first tutorial must be due out soon, because Annette said about a month ago that they were editing my artwork to use for promotion in the issue prior to mine coming out (does that make sense).
Funny Karen) I love these little guys too always ont he look out!
ReplyDeleteThey really are Sam and they dart around, looking here and there - they had me in stitches!
ReplyDeleteHe is wonderful... just love your style, all the details and line work, with just a twist of quirkiness. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, for stopping by to view my artwork and for your wonderful comments - they are very much appreciated!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful meerkat, Karen! I love the sign.
ReplyDeleteI also love these guys. They are so fun to watch. I take pictures of them every time I go to the San Francisco Zoo.
They are so funny aren't they Akiko - thank you for your lovely words :) - when are you off to Japan?
ReplyDeleteReally nice Karen. You are doing some really marvelous art.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gary - I appreciate your wonderful feedback very much!!!
ReplyDeleteKaren-
ReplyDeleteI see that I have gone into your blog before. With so many artist I miss the artists sometimes. Thanks so much for joining our miniatureart group!! http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/miniatureart/
Love this critter!! A winner!!
Jim Smith
Thank you heaps for your very kind words Jim :)
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