Shanai Erdem

 

After my 50th cat illustration last week, I wanted to draw people's faces again. So a couple days later when I sat down at my desk, my super supportive friend Shanai's face came to my mind, then I went through her photos on her Instagram and found six photos I like. 

I referenced one for face but liked another one for her big red hair blown by wind, and four other smiling faces for accuracy on angles of eyes, nose, and mouth.

I've known her for years, but still, it took me awhile to get her feeling right. At one point, I had to get up and go away for a bit and then come back with fresh eyes making sure I see her through my pencil outline.

Done in markers and color pencils.

"The Two of Us" no.50

 

"Can I Have Some Refreshments, Please?"

This is the last drawing of my cat illustration series "The Two of Us" 🐈🐈‍⬛ 

I think I have enough of my cats for now. I need a break and be pampered like my cat in this drawing!

"The Two of Us" no.49

 

"Catzilla's In Town!"

"The Two of Us" no.48

 

"Congrats! You Got The Job. Now Feed Me."