Before! The sepia ink was just too dark.
After!
I didn’t like the darkness of the sepia so hit it with some gesso and then went back in with charcoal, pastels, and graphite. Patrons can get a closer look over at my Patreon page.
Thinking
I created, and just submitted my new Patreon page for review! In the process of looking for imagery for my account I found this guy hiding in a stack of papers. I’ll be gathering my drawing supplies and clearing my easel so I can create more birds like this Owl for my patrons.
Charcoal, conte, graphite, gesso, watercolor paper
18x20 inches