Layering colours for this cat portrait was one of my favourite parts about this drawing. Pastels seemed so well suited for this. I worked with mutliple layers to build up depth gradually and always focusing on contrast. Getting the values right is my main aim for every portrait I create regardless of the medium. Bright highlights and dark shadows =). I worked small for this and to ensure I captured as much detail as I could I used a range of pencil techniques. Light pressure and subtle layers we

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