lorendowding

Black and white illustration of a dwarf mongoose. Common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula) are a mongoose species found in parts of Africa. These tiny critters have short fur that is usually red brown to dark brown in colour. Dwarf mongoose live in large family groups and I have often seen them in the pose that I’ve captured here, standing on their back legs whilst being on lookout which is a common pose also often seen in their relation, the meerkat. I made this drawing by hand in ink, using sigma micron pens on Bristol board paper, using one of my own photographs as a reference.

Colourful ink and alcohol marker illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Ink illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Ink illustration of a colourful Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Black and white illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Colour ink illustration of a black Ocellaris clownfish. Black ocellaris are a naturally ocuring morph of the ocellaris clownfish, they have the same classic clownfish stripes, but instead of orange they are black with white stripes. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using fine ink pens and coloured using alcohol markers, on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, all available in both colour and black and white versions.

Black and white ink illustration of a black Ocellaris clownfish. Black ocellaris are a naturally ocuring morph of the ocellaris clownfish, they have the same classic clownfish stripes, but instead of orange they are black with white stripes. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using fine ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some!

Colour ink and alcohol marker drawing of an orange storm clownfish. Orange storm clownfish are a designer morph of the ocellaris clownfish, instead of the classic stripes, these clownfish are mostly white with bright orange patches outlined in black. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using black ink pens and coloured using alcohol markers, on Bristol board.

Black and white ink drawing of an orange storm clownfish. Orange storm clownfish are a designer morph of the ocellaris clownfish, instead of the classic stripes, these clownfish are mostly white with bright orange patches outlined in black. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board.

Colourful ink and marker illustration of a toco toucan. Toco toucans (Ramphastos toco) are the largest and most recognisable species of toucan. Found in tropical rainforest areas of South America, these birds are mostly black, with a white chest and a striking large beak which gradients from orange to red. I made this drawing on Bristol board, using fine ink marker pens for the details and then added colour using alcohol markers. I used one of my own photographs as reference for this piece.

Black and white illustration of a toco toucan bird. I created this drawing using fine ink marker pens on Bristol board, with one of my own photographs as reference. Toco toucans are the largest and most recognisable species of toucan. Found in tropical rainforest areas of South America, these birds are mostly black, with a white chest and a striking large beak which gradients from orange to red.

Colourful illustration of a tiny baby yellow chick, its vibrant feathers make a striking contrast against the black plumage of the mother chicken. This drawing was made using ink marker pens and coloured with alcohol markers, on Bristol board. I used one of my own photographs as reference for this drawing, it was wonderful to watch the mother chicken hiding all of her chicks under her feathers, every now and then one would poke it's head out as seen here, and then disappear again!

Ink illustration of a tiny baby chick in black and white. This drawing was made using ink marker pens on Bristol board. I used one of my own photographs as reference for this drawing, it was wonderful to watch the mother chicken hiding all of her chicks under her feathers, every now and then one would poke it's head out as seen here, and then disappear again!

Colour ink and alcohol marker drawing of a green and black poison dart frog. The green poison frog (Dendrobates auratus) is a vibrant species of dart frog in the Dendrobatidae family. These frogs are found in tropical Central America and parts South America. Green poison frogs are most commonly a mint green colour with black or brown markings but vary greatly and be found in many different greens.

Black and white pen and ink drawing of a green and black poison dart frog. The green poison frog (Dendrobates auratus) is a vibrant species of dart frog in the Dendrobatidae family. These frogs are found in tropical Central America and parts South America. Green poison frogs are most commonly a mint green colour with black or brown markings but vary greatly and be found in many different greens. I made this illustration by hand using ink pens in a stippling, or dot work technique.

Colour animal illustration of an African serval cat. Servals (Leptailurus serval) are a medium sizes species of wild cat native to Africa. These cats have golden yellow fur spotted with black, they have very long legs for their size, a small head and very large ears, giving them a distinct look! Drawn in ink using one of my own photographs as reference, I used fine black marker pens to create this drawing by hand and alcohol markers to colour the cat.

Black and white animal illustration of an African serval cat. Servals (Leptailurus serval) are a medium sizes species of wild cat native to Africa. These cats have golden yellow fur spotted with black, they have very long legs for their size, a small head and very large ears, giving them a distinct look! Drawn in ink using one of my own photographs as reference, I used fine black marker pens to create this drawing by hand.

Black and white ink illustration of a pair of Sumatran tiger cubs. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I created this animal portrait drawing by hand using ink pens on Bristol board. The Sumatran tiger is a critically endangered species and the only species of Sunda Island tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) remaining today. These tigers are only found in forest areas in Sumatra and are distinctive due to their vibrant orange coat with strong black stripes. The tiger is an apex predator recognisable by its reddish orange fur and black stripes and a long tail. All tiger species are listed as endangered.

Colour ink illustration of a pair of Sumatran tiger cubs. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I created this animal portrait drawing using ink pens on Bristol board. I then coloured the drawing using alcohol markers. The Sumatran tiger is a critically endangered species and the only species of Sunda Island tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) remaining today. These tigers are only found in forest areas in Sumatra and are distinctive due to their vibrant orange coat with strong black stripes. The tiger is an apex predator recognisable by its reddish orange fur and black stripes and a long tail. All tiger species are listed as endangered.

Colour illustration of a maned wolf. Drawn in ink using one of my own photographs as reference, I used fine black marker pens to create this drawing and then coloured the drawing using alcohol markers. Maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus) are a canine found in South America. Although they resemble a fox they are a truly unique species, neither fox nor wolf! The maned wolves have a distinct appearance with very long legs and red brown fur with patches or dark brown or black and large pointed ears.

Black and white animal illustration of a maned wolf. Drawn in ink using one of my own photographs as reference, I used fine black marker pens to create this drawing. Maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus) are a canine found in South America. Although they resemble a fox they are a truly unique species, neither fox nor wolf! The maned wolves have a distinct appearance with very long legs and red brown fur with patches or dark brown or black and large pointed ears.

Detailed colour ink illustration of a Great spotted woodpecker. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, this drawing was created by hand using ink pens on Bristol board and coloured using alcohol markers. I was lucky to see and photograph this bird locally at a nature reserve in Dorset, England. Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) are a widespread species of woodpecker found across many parts of the world. They have black and white plumage with a small patch of red feathers on their undersides, with males also having a red patch on the back of the head.

Detailed black and white ink illustration of a Great spotted woodpecker. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, this drawing was created by hand using ink pens on Bristol board. I was lucky to see and photograph this bird locally at a nature reserve in Dorset, England. Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) are a widespread species of woodpecker found across many parts of the world. They have black and white plumage with a small patch of red feathers on their undersides, with males also having a red patch on the back of the head.

Colourful animal illustration of a Bali starling. This ink drawing was created by hand using pigma micron marker pens. I then added colour with alcohol marker pens. Bali starling, or Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) are a critically endangered species of bird found only on the island of Bali. These small birds are almost white all over with a crest of feathers on their head. The skin around their eye is a vibrant blue and they have a pop of yellow on their bills.

Black and white animal illustration of a Bali starling. This ink drawing was created by hand using pigma micron marker pens. Bali starling, or Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) are a critically endangered species of bird found only on the island of Bali. These small birds are almost white all over with a crest of feathers on their head. The skin around their eye is a vibrant blue and they have a pop of yellow on their bills.

Colourful animal ink illustration portrait of a black rhinoceros. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I created this drawing by hand using pigma micron marker pens, I completed the entire during using stippling, a dotting technique also known as pointillism, built up in layers to add contrast to the skin. Next I added colour to the drawing using alcohol markers. The black rhino (Diceros bicornis), is a critically endangered species of rhino found in parts of East and South Africa. These rhino have two horns and a hooked lip, this lip shape is the main feature that distinguishes them from the white rhino as they are very similar in appearance!

Black and white animal illustration of a flying laughing kookaburra. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, this drawing was created by hand using fine ink marker pens on Bristol board. The laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is a large species of kingfisher native to Australia. These birds have mostly cream or white plumage with patches of brown feathers and dark brown wings. They have a small patches of blue on the wing and beautiful striped or barred markings on the tail feathers. The laughing kookaburra is most known for its loud distinctive call.

Colourful pen and ink animal illustration of a harlequin poison dart frog. Harlequin poison frogs (Oophaga histrionica) is a critically endangered species of dart frog in the Dendrobatidae family. These frogs are found in the tropical rainforests in a small area of Colombia and can be found displaying a huge variety of colours and markings. I created this drawing by hand using ink in a stippling, or dot work technique. I then added colour to the drawing using alcohol markers.

Black and white pen and ink animal illustration of a harlequin poison dart frog. Harlequin poison frogs (Oophaga histrionica) is a critically endangered species of dart frog in the Dendrobatidae family. These frogs are found in the tropical rainforests in a small area of Colombia and can be found displaying a huge variety of colours and markings. I created this drawing by hand using ink in a stippling, or dot work technique.

Colourful ink illustration of a hyacinth macaw. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I made this drawing traditionally by hand using fine black pens, and finally coloured the bird using alcohol marker pens. The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is a vulnerable species of colourful parrot from South America. Their plumage is a beautiful vibrant blue with small areas of yellow around the eye and beak. The largest macaw species, these birds have large curved beaks suited for their diet of mainly nuts.

Black and white animal illustration of a hyacinth macaw. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I made this drawing traditionally by hand using fine ink marker pens. The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is a vulnerable species of colourful parrot from South America. Their plumage is a beautiful vibrant blue with small areas of yellow around the eye and beak. The largest macaw species, these birds have large curved beaks suited for their diet of mainly nuts.

Black and white animal ink illustration portrait of a black rhinoceros. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I created this drawing by hand using pigma micron marker pens, I completed the entire during using stippling, a dotting technique also known as pointillism, built up in layers to add contrast to the skin. The black rhino (Diceros bicornis), is a critically endangered species of rhino found in parts of East and South Africa. These rhino have two horns and a hooked lip, this lip shape is the main feature that distinguishes them from the white rhino as they are very similar in appearance!

Black and white animal illustration of a baby moorhen chick. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, this drawing was created by hand using fine ink marker pens on Bristol board. Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), also known as waterhen or swamp chicken are a widespread species of waterfowl found in many parts of the world. Moorhen are a common sight at parks and lakes in England but it's quite rare that I get to see a chick out of water like this one, it's always a surprise to see those feet! Moorhen are very distinctive looking birds, displaying black and brown plumage with a few areas of white. Their bills are a striking red with yellow tips and yellow legs. Chicks are very fluffy and almost black all over.

Black and white ink illustration of a sweet donkey leaning on a fence. Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, I created this drawing by hand using fine marker pens, built up in many layers to create the intricate details of the fur. The domestic donkey (Equus asinus) is a working animal descended from the critically endangered African Wild Ass and are in the same family as horses. In the south of England I'm lucky to be able to see donkeys regularly in fields or free roaming in heathland areas. Many are very curious and will come over to say hello like this one here!

Black and white ink illustration of a panda bear. The giant panda or panda bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a vulnerable species of bear found only in China. These bears have a diet of mostly bamboo shoot and have a unique appearance with banded black and white fur. I created this drawing using fine pigma micron ink marker pens.

Colourful animal illustration of a Eurasian nuthatch Drawn using one of my own photographs as reference, this drawing was created by hand using ink pens on Bristol board, I then added colour tho the illustration using alcohol markers. I was lucky to see this bird in the New Forest National Park in England. Eurasian nuthatches (Sitta europaea), also known as the wood nuthatch are a small and widespread passerine bird found across Europe and parts of Asia. There are many subspecies of the Eurasian nuthatch, the ones we see here in England are the western variety with lovely orange underparts. These birds have beautiful blue upper feathers, a long bill with a black stripe that covers from the bill to across the eye and white cheeks.