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Siamese Cat — lesson in progress

An acrylic Siamese cat on a blue ground, shown in nine stages. This one is still on the easel.

1. The outline — the cat drawn in over the blue ground.
2. First colour — cream for the body, brown for the points.
3. The mask — the dark Siamese face mask goes in.
4. Light and shadow — shaping the body with light and dark.
5. The eyes — the blue blocked in.
6. Eye detail — a close look at the eyes.
7. Face set — the face comes together.
8. Nose and chest — a pink nose and a lighter chest.
9. Latest stage — not finished yet.

Coming soon: the finished Siamese cat and the full lesson. Check back here to see it done.