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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I was intimidated by the moss-covered branch in this piece, but it was something I really wanted to learn how to do. Once I started working on it, I was amazed by how simple the process actually was. This toucan was created with pastel pencils following a tutorial by Kimberley Russell.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Calla Lily Graphite on paper. Finally finished. I'm looking forward to adding this one to my portfolio and moving on to the next drawing. Reference photo by Toni Seyfert from Pexels. #GraphiteArt #BotanicalArt

Graphite drawing of a Calla Lily emerging from a dark, softly shaded background. The flower has bright white petals, deep folds, and dramatic lighting

Close-up image showing the graphite texture and detail.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Earlier graphite work. A few graphite drawings from over the years.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

After finishing this, I didn't want to share it. I wasn't happy with how this braid study turned out, and I almost left it in the drawer. But learning means creating pieces that don't always meet your expectations. Those are often the ones that teach you the most. #GraphiteArt #Art #Pencil

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Every finished portrait starts with small studies. Eyes, noses, ears, paws, and fur. Each one helped me better understand light, texture, and the small details that bring an animal to life. Do you enjoy seeing the finished artwork, or the practice behind it? #GraphiteArt #ArtistProcess #Pastels

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Flower with Water Droplets I thought drawing water droplets would be the easy part of this study. I was wrong. The highlights took the most patience, slowly lifting graphite with an eraser until the droplets finally started to look like water. #GraphiteDrawing #TraditionalArt #GraphiteArt

Close-up graphite drawing of a flower with realistic water droplets across the petals. Bright highlights and smooth shading create the illusion of transparent droplets resting on the flower's surface.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Bee The background on this piece challenged me more than the bee itself. Some areas of the paper didn't seem to accept the pastel properly, which made parts of the painting frustrating. Fortunately, those issues never affected the bee. #PastelArt #WildlifeArt #PastelPainting #Art

Close-up pastel painting of a bee covered in yellow pollen while resting on purple flowers. The bee's wings show subtle purple and blue tones, and the background is softly blended in shades of green, yellow and lavender.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Wine Glass Glass, reflections, water, bubbles, lemon, and splashes. This drawing challenged me in almost every way. There were parts that frustrated me and others that I was thrilled with. Graphite study completed from a tutorial by Emma Towers-Evans. #GraphiteDrawing #StillLife #GraphiteArt #Art

Realistic graphite drawing of a stemmed wine glass containing water, bubbles, and a lemon slice. Water splashes rise from the glass, and reflections and highlights create the illusion of transparent glass. The drawing is rendered entirely in shades of gray.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Tiger Eye Pastel study completed from a tutorial by Kimberly Russell Art. I was searching for pastel tutorials when I found this one. The eye immediately caught my attention and I was mesmerized by the colors and reflections within it. 🐯🎨 #PastelArt #WildlifeArt #Art #SoftPastel

Close-up pastel drawing of a tiger's eye. The eye contains shades of gold, amber, blue, and gray, surrounded by white, black, and orange fur. The focus is on the reflections and color variations within the eye.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Graphite eye study completed from a tutorial by Emma Towers-Evans. I like how a drawing comes to life by building up tones with graphite and then erasing out the highlights and details. It seems almost magical. #GraphiteDrawing #TraditionalArt #DrawingStudy

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This German Shepherd was my first full pet portrait after returning to soft pastels. Before tackling a larger piece, I spent time studying eyes, noses, and fur. #PastelArt #SoftPastel #GermanShepherd #DogArt #AnimalArt #Art #TraditionalArt #PastelPainting

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I promise I don't only draw animals. 😄 This is an iris graphite study. One of the things I enjoy about graphite is how it slows me down and makes me notice details I might otherwise overlook. #GraphiteArt #GraphiteDrawing #BotanicalArt #FlowerArt #TraditionalArt

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Barred Owl. Another older pastel piece while I work on a new pastel painting. I've always enjoyed wildlife subjects because of the patterns, textures, and details that make each animal unique. #PastelArt #SoftPastel #OwlArt #BarredOwl #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatchers with Coneflowers. One of my older pastel pieces. I still like the quiet space in this one and the balance between the birds, flowers, and all that green. #PastelArt #SoftPastel #BirdArt #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Animal eyes are usually what pull me into a drawing first. With pastel, I like slowly building up the color and texture around them until the piece starts to feel more alive. #PastelArt #SoftPastel #CatArt #AnimalArt #TraditionalArt

Close-up pastel drawing of a cat’s face with large green-yellow eyes, detailed striped fur, and soft texture in warm browns, creams, and grays.

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Attempting braid study. Studio assistant had other priorities. 🐾✏️

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about drawing animals is slowing down enough to really study texture and small details. Soft fur, tiny shifts in color, edges that almost disappear into the paper. #PastelArt #SoftPastel #RabbitArt #TraditionalArt #Art

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

One of the things I like about graphite is how subtle the shifts can be. Soft edges, tiny changes in value, and slowly building form a little at a time. #Graphite #Drawing #Art #TraditionalArt

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pastelandpencil.bsky.social @pastelandpencil.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I’m new here and starting a space for my artwork, Pastel & Pencil. I’m getting back into graphite and pastel drawing after years of production work and wanted a place to share studies, pieces, works in progress, frustrations, progress, and the slower side of rebuilding a creative practice.

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