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I used different line work using fine or bold strokes to create outlines, details, and texture. To create shading I applied varying heat and pressure to create light and dark areas. The soft graduated shading gives the portrait really realistic appearance along with white watercolour highlights.

This pyrography piece employs fine line work, layered shading and stippling to create depth for realism. Carefully preserved negative space was used for the contrast of very light fur which enhance the natural grain of the wood, while the textured strokes have bring the subject to life.

Lots of texturing to mimick the natural surfaces of fur through controlled burns with short irregular strokes. While white watercolour was used to help enhance highlights in the light coloured fur.

Building up multiple passes of burning to increase depth and deep warm shadows helped to capture the pet’s personality.

The important features to take from a photograph of a beloved pet are the eyes, nose and fur patterns. These will receive special attention, as they are usually the focal point that capture the pet’s personality.

Fine line and soft shading for facial contours.

Fine line burn.

Deep layered burns for shading were used to show the realism of the thickness and darkness of the fur along with the warm orange tone in watercolour which gives the portrait a sense of a three dimensional appearance.

Fine lines along with deep burns with a touch of white watercolour for highlights.

Soft shading and fine lines for facial contours. Highlighted with a white watercolour pencil.