Creating a tabby cat portrait is a bit like doing the hokey pokey- you add some colour in, take some colour out, add more colour in. Layering tones and adjusting values is key to achieving that signature striped look.Of course, it’s best to skip the part where you shake it all about- especially when holding…

At first glance, white fur might seem like a challenge when placed against a white background. But here is the secret- white fur is rarely pure white. It carries subtle tones and shades that can be tricky to spot at first.One simple trick to help train your eye is using a small square of pure…

My journey with couloured pencils began about six years ago with a “Mommy Stay-cation”. I was excited to have a week to myself, something I hadn’t experienced in over a decade, and decided to pull out the art supplies that hadn’t seen the light of day in twenty years. I started with a portrait of…

Grey tabby? Orange tabby? This kitty has the best of both worlds. What a beauty!