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This is where you can find all the detailed writeups for all my artwork, as well as the occassional random post.

Paws For A Cause: Ricochet

Ricochet Small

Meet Ricochet, a Terrier Mix currently available for adoption at Stray Rescue. I can only imagine the high energy levels that would have brought about a name like that (side note - I had a beta fish in college with the name Spaz for a reason), but just look at that face! Clearly he is happy to do what it takes to wear himself out. Now he just needs some help from someone out there looking to adopt.

A key feature of Ricochet is his beautiful eyes. I had to make sure to include a photo of those since the drawing doesn't show them off. How can you resist!?

Ricochet 2

Paper Used: Strathmore Premium Recycled Drawing Paper (400 Series) cut to 11×14″.

Prismacolor Colored Pencils Used:

Ricochet-Pencils.jpg

Dark Green - PC908
Olive Green - PC911
True Green - PC910
Pale Sage - PC1089
Black - PC935
90% Cool Grey - PC1067
70% Cool Grey - PC1065
50% Cool Grey - PC1063
30% Cool Grey - PC1061
10% Cool Grey - PC1059
White - PC938
Dark Umber - PC947
Dark Brown - PC946
Sienna Brown - PC945
Burnt Ochre - PC943
Henna - PC1031
Peach Beige - PC1085
Ginger Root - PC1084
Beige - PC997
Tuscan Red - PC937
Blush Pink - PC928
Peach - PC939
Deco Peach - PC1013
Cream - PC914
90% French Grey - PC1076
70% French Grey - PC1074
50% French Grey - PC1072
30% French Grey - PC1070
10% French Grey - PC1068

Graphite Pencils Used - 2H, HB, 6B

Progress Pics:

Time Spent: 34 hours and 49 minutes

Urban Wanderers: I was lucky enough to be asked back to participate in Urban Wanderers, an art show put on by Stray Rescue where animal lovers of the St. Louis community (and beyond) can bid on original artworks inspired by the dogs who are currently available for adoption or have come into contact with the organization in some way. The opening reception is the night of July 10th (5PM - 8PM), and the show will run through the beginning of August. There will also be a Meet the Artists night on July 23rd (5:30PM - 8PM). Hope to see you there!

Links of Importance:

  • Stray Rescue of St. Louis Website: Click HERE
  • Ricochet's Adoption Page: Click HERE
  • Urban Wanderers Info: Click HERE

Up Next:  I will have a table at the upcoming 3rd Annual Airedale Carnival, so if you're around the Westinn Kennels in Wentzville, MO come say hi! I also have one more commissioned pet portrait that I will be starting soon. Last, but not least, I will be showing my art at the AKC Museum of the Dog again this July. I will have the exact weekend for that later, but I'm pretty sure it's the 18th and 19th.

Until next time! Lauren H.
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