I am such a huge animal lover, and my favourite is the pig. Pigs are one of the most intelligent animals after chimps, dolphins and elephants; they’re more intelligent than dogs. They’re quick at learning new tasks, as well as being a very social animal and they have excellent long-term memories. Newborn piglets can recognise their mother’s voice. These are just some of the reasons as to why I love pigs, and because I love them so much, I decided to have a go at drawing one:
I’m quite pleased with how this sketch has turned out. I think I got the right perspective and that I’ve captured it’s character really well. I’m particularly pleased with the snout and the ears. The texture of the pig’s skin could have been improved, and I think that before I start to complete a full drawing, I need to do some prep drawings and practice my shading techniques to improve the overall finished result. The detail of the wall that the pig was peeking over needs to be improved to complete the picture fully. I definitely require more practice with more attention to detail, not just in the main image, but in the background details also.
I think that I have come a long way in my ability to draw in such a short time since returning to drawing after so many years out, but there is still a long way to go. I’d like to eventually become more adept at realism drawing and I’m beginning to watch various artists on YouTube to get some hints and tips to see where I can improve. There’s a long way to go, but I’m enjoying drawing so much as it’s very rewarding and relaxing.
Genie Art 