Portrait of a Cat

Colored pencil on black drawing paper

9"x12"

I created this drawing as an entry for Colored Pencil Magazine's monthly art challenge.  Each month they post a reference photo for everyone to draw and enter into the online contest.  The winners receive gift cards and those who enter every month receive a free subscription.  I really enjoyed this month's reference photo.  I decided to use a dark background and work up to the light values.  I noticed that my drawing seemed to take on the look and attitude of a couple of my favorite kitties and deviated slightly from the reference photo.  (Initial Photograph by: Jay Babin)