Hi all, Isn't it great to have a Mike forum back?!! Announce it to the world! :D Anyway, those of you who know my work from previous forums know I have often focussed on animal and nature drawing - However in the past 2 years or so I have returned to my love of sci-fi and steampunk. I have had two q...

Thank you freewheeling. I am currently working on an owl piece in the same medium - plus ink. Sadly I don't have any step by steps but will post it later in the colour forum. If you have any questions about the water soluble graphite or graphitints please ask and I will try and answer.

Linda

Hi my old friend Laurene! This is developing nicely - and aren't those striations in the feathers an absolute bitch? But you are handling them very well!

One of my favourites as well - but I like 'Riley' better! Please show him here too! Your animal/dog work is stunning and I can see the enjoyment of drawing that you have in the work.

Fabulous web site Mike! I will spread the news to all my down-under friends. I have always loved your forums and am dead chuffed to see this up and running.

I'm just back from SF! My wonderful home town - I would live there if I wasn't in love with Australia. And Mike, if you do go, you can get a 'proper' cuppa tea at Lovejoys in Church Street (yes named after the TV show!)