Chestnut Horse - Dec, 2023
Back Story:
Having used Dura-Lar Drafting Film for previous drawings and loved the process, I decided to upgrade from my usual surface and use Grafix Drafting Film for this chestnut horse. Since completing this drawing, I have continued to use Grafix as opposed to the cheaper brands of film.
Behind the scenes shows part of the layering process used to create drawings with coloured pencils. I prefer to start an animal drawing with the eyes. I have only completed one animal drawing, where I did not add the eyes first, and I found it disturbing to look at it without eyes. After that drawing, I always begin with the eyes. I think this drawing is perfect for showing how layers of each section are applied and added to throughout the process.
Materials Used:
Surface: Grafix Drafting Film 005 Double Matte
Pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils, Caran D’Ache Luminance & Pablos, Derwent Studios and Drawing.
Other Tools:
Tombo Eraser, Slice Tool & Kneadable Eraser
Photo & Tutorial Credit:
Photo Credit: Bonny Snowdon Academy – 
Tutorial Credit: Bonny Snowdon Academy –
Drawing & Mount Sizes:
Drawing Size: 18cm x 27cm
Mount Size: N/A
Original Drawing & Prints:
Original: For Sale by request
Prints: Not for Sale
Behind the Scenes
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