Cat on Black by Abigail Jones

Gorgeous work Abigail, the black cat on a black background, with the lovely green eyes and super white chest is stunning work in coloured pencils

Both nice to look at and technically Impressive. There is so much to like here..

Thank you! :)

beautiful portrait.

This is so beautiful.

Hi Abigail, this is stunning, this is the classic scenario of what not to paint to give the impact. Funnily this type of composition of white on black, is a current discussion point on the UKCPS forum at the moment, where a few of the members are having problems, you certainly didn't. I also have a commission to do of the same subject, was thinking of doing it in watercolour, but seeing this has changed my mind. Thanks Abigail.

Thanks Peter! I chose to do this drawing on the black paper for that particular reason, I thought it would be good to use the paper to imply a lot of the fur and to just draw the highlighted areas. I did find it quite frustrating not to be able to get proper coverage in the white areas though which is why I had to resort to using acrylics, but you live and learn! I have now joined UKCPS but currently can't get onto the forum as haven't been authorised yet, so you may see me there soon! Am I right in thinking you can't post images on the forum though?

Hi Abigail, glad to hear you joined the UKCPS, If you have joined as a full member, then you will have access not only to the forum but also have your own gallery for posting your work, together with a page on the members gallery. The talking point magazine which is quarterly, is very good and as a full member you will have access to all the back issues from 2001, the start of the society. Best wishes, Peter

Lovely portrait