Shiloh - Charcoal

I did this for my wife's aunt for christmas. Her beagle passed last year and I thought it would be thoughtful. I didn't expect her to cry so much. I don't have access to the photo here at work, but I liked the reference picture quite a bit because she looks like she is smiling. This is the second time I've drawn a dog, and both times happened to be beagles. They're really fun to draw because the usually have such good variation in value in the fur on their backs. I have a black cat at home that I'm afraid to try to draw because she really has no difference in value. It would be quite a challenge.

Phoenix pinup doodle

Phoenix #1 - 4" x 6" CHARCOAL

For some reason, mine turned out looking like she was on ecstasy. I do not know who the artist is who did the original, but it's pretty awesome. As long as it doesn't turn out to be Greg Land or something. I'm not exactly sure why, but I loath that guy. Well, maybe we'll give her another try.