Sorry about the wait! I tried to upload all in one video and it just didn't want to render it.
▶️ Try not to touch the surface of the paper - it marks easily - use glassine or a paper towel under your hand at all times
▶️ Don't put the whiskers in at the beginning! I've added a note to the video, but they go in much much better right at the end.
▶️ Image, line art and materials guide below
▶️ I've used Colorfix Smooth Black paper for this one - it's abrasive, but not like sand paper, doesn't take a huge amount of layers, but takes the pencil very very well - very soft pressure needed. https://www.jacksonsart.com/art-spectrum-colourfix-smooth-pastel-paper-50x70cm-deep-black
▶️ The recording does show the intensity of the paper - it is very black
▶️ Size I used an A4 sheet, it's 25cm ears to grass and 15cm base of the cat (not including the head).
▶️ Image Pixabay - feel free to sell, print, put on a duvet - whatever you want - please credit me for the tutorial
▶️ Tips for photographing your finished piece - daylight - have something white in the view finder of your camera, use the white to set your tonal values - and that will darken up your black.
Black Cat - Part 2 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-cat-smooth-46525274