Anywhere, Anytime Art: Illustration

Project 2:

PET PORTRAIT

Having pets is gratifying. I have lived with dogs, cats, fish, and hamsters—all with their individual personalities—and each has become an integral part of my family. For this project, let’s illustrate these memorable personalities. We’ll use colored pencils and take cues from traditional portraiture painting, but we’ll add an illustrative twist, with more cartoon/caricature styling and creative coloring.

Medium: colored pencil

We rescued an obese golden retriever named Ruby. Despite her weight, she always wanted to be part of the action. After a year of dieting and exercise, she got down to a healthy weight and became much more mobile, which worked in her favor so she could be ever present at our feet, begging for love ...