Untitled Leopard - WIP

[hectorstudio]

Reference photo from Tambako on Flickr.

8x10

My first attempt at color. (it's scary!) Highly diluted Ampersand inks, and lots of layers.

I scratched and colored the eyes first. Didn't want to mess up the board with a coloring disaster AFTER I had finished scratching. Still trying to get the hang of mixing the colors, but I've got these to a point that I felt comfortable continuing the scratching. I'll continue to play with the color on the eyes. And may get brave enough to add coloring to the fur.

I wanted to try an unusual crop, as if the leopard was just coming into view. I'm thinking the eyes might be too close to the edge of the board, but I'm liking this so far.

[Harry Seymour]

Hector, you should like it. Great beginning.

[Bellatrix]

The crop is eyecatching and I love what you have done so far. Will be watching this one develop!

[hectorstudio]

Harry and Kim, thanks!

[shonechacko]

Great start hector!

[Foxyheart2002]

The eyes look so glassy and wet. Great work!

[Colorfur Critters]

Looking really good, the eyes are fantastic!

[jennaboo88]

Beautiful already. The eyes are captivating!

[Linda]

Very dramatic

[PatrickHedges]

Really good job on the eyes. I guess when it's more finished we'll see if the crop works. However, it's always worth pushing the boundaries.

[tigress]

Great job Love the eyes

[hectorstudio]

thanks, everyone, for the comments.

Patrick, thank you for the encouragement. Much appreciated!

[MuttHut]

Coloring is working for you Hector, great start, waiting to see more.

[snoball]

For the first in color, you sure nailed it in a hurry! Those eyes are fantastic! Just start with a dilute on the rest of the guy and you will have it made.

[lorna12]

I like the crop...it will depend on how you frame it, if the eyes are too close to the edge or not. Beautiful job on those eyes, both scratching and coloring.