Cat Walk

A lion cub tentatively follows in it's mother's footsteps down a narrow track

This image has been sketched using PASTEL on Pastel Matt Paper whilst using a reference photograph courtesy of Heinrich Rontgen.

How I created this painting

I've pencil sketched the outine of the lioness and cub and also worked on a suggestion of the background

I've added the features of the cub behind its mother and softened it a little before moving on to the lioness

Working at the small easel as I add the highlights to the cub's feet

I've added her left ear and eyes and worked down the head and shoulders. Eyes now focused on you

I've gradually worked in the Lioness's leading leg bringing in the cub's belly which makes it more three dimensional

Adding light and shade to the cub's chin

Added some darker fur before touching up a few bits and pieces before taking it off to be scanned

Quite pleased with this little image, looking forward to seeing it framed and on a wall