I hope when i complete my black and white portfolio this is the weakest one. It was created 100% in the computer using 3 different programs believe it or not. I am not too happy with the line quality but i love the image itself. As usual comments and critiques are welcome.

Flamingo

Two things led to this piece being created. First and most important. I found out that some art reps will consider unpublished artist. One of those such reps likes to see not only color work but also your pencil art and pen and ink images.
The other influence is the "5 Pencil Method", I still don't remember how I came across it, but it suggest that you use 4h, 2h, hb, 2b, and 4b pencils and certain paper ect. In the past I would use mostly just an hb pencil because I planned to paint on top of it. The funny thing is I have not actually gone through the lessons and this piece of art does not reflect the 5 Pencil system at all. I did however broaden my pencil use and cut my drwing time down in the process.

I believe that I lost my bright whites, but without my electric eraser I am kind of stuck with what you see. I also used watercolor paper even though i do not play to paint it. I know that I could push the darks a little more which I might eventually do once I get that electric eraser.

As usual feel free to leave comments.