Parrot

1 With a sharp Black pencil, start by gently outlining the iris and pupil to get the general shape in place. Once you’re happy, you can fill in the pupil using small circular motions to fill the tooth

1 Start by layering Warm Grey 1 over the entire beak. This will serve as a good base for adding darker colours and blending with solvent. Add in the darkest parts of the beak using Dark Sepia, followi

1 First, use Burnt Umber to define the eyes. Outline the edges and the pupil and then go over them with Dark Sepia to darken. Add a base layer of Ivory to the iris, making small circular (scumbling) m

1 Start by putting in the main facial features. Using Dark Sepia and Van Dyck Brown, add outlines for the eyes, nose and mouth (define the pupils and nostrils as well) and once you’re happy, add a sec

1 Get started by drawing in the basic eye shape. Use a sharp Dark Sepia pencil to lightly add in the shape of the iris, tear duct and pupil. Once you’re happy with the shape, use firm pressure to stre

1 Before you put any colour down, use the embossing tool to indent the paper. Make sure to use a firm pressure so that you indent the paper enough. Light pressure will not indent deeply enough, and th