Pets & People Pencil Portraits

I get excited by the prospect of drawing a breed of dog that I haven't sketched before. Recently, I was aksed to draw a French bull terrier as a gift, and happy to take on the challenge. I had seen quite a few people walking their Frenchies along the lake foreshore, and always thought what an interesting dog to draw. I'm happy with the result, even if it did remind me of the movie "Ewok Adventures" #pencilart #pencilportraits #dogart #petportrait #graphiteart #offtheleadart #doginpencil #frenchbulldog #frenchies #frenchiesofinstagram

This is Sugar the Whippet. Recently Sugar was a bit crook, but I understand is fighting fit again. Onya Sugar! @sugarthewhippet #pencilart #whippet #graphiteart #petportrait #dogart #pencilportrait #pencilportraitartist #offtheleadart #runoutofhashtags

One of my recent works was of Dusty. Dusty was an ageing cat who recently passed on to a higher place. Dusty always liked cuddles, and closed his eyes when he purred, captured here for a lasting memory. #catportrait #catartist #petportrat #graphiteart #graphiteartist #offtheleadart If you have a pet that you would like drawn, please contact me at john@offtheleadart.com.au

#pencilartist Now that Christmas is done and dusted, I can share some of the Christmas works that I undertook. First cab off the rank is “Lexie”, a kelpie belonging to my number 2 son’s classmate. I enjoy drawing black dogs and defining highlights with a MonoTombow eraser. #kelpie #petpotrait #pencilart #graphite #offtheleadart #dogportrait #dogart

This is Ruby; another staffy gone to doggy heaven. I think I have drawn more staffy's than any other dog. Note: client requested the pink collar and tag (coloued pencils are hard media!!). #offtheleadart #staffy #graphiteart #petportriat #pencilart #staedlerpencils

I drew Thumbi for a friend's 70th. Thumbi is a weimarana

This a friend's doggo called Housby, as a puppy. Only a mad netballer would call their dog Houbsy. Anyhow, how handsome is Housby! #pencilart #graphiteart #petportrait #offtheleadart