Jo Badger Art

‘Kingfisher Blue’. Hand-drawn original drawing using oil-based professional grade coloured pencil on quality Fabriano Black 300 gsm paper. Size A3 (approx 11.5 inches x 16.5 inches). Viewing welcome.
Unframed. Collection preferred. Postage added.

‘Stella’ step by step

Breaking free from my usual photo~realism pictures! Phew! What a relief! Maybe this is an indicator of my new style, going forward?
Fabriano White White 300gsm A4 paper with Polychromos pencils. Photo reference with permission Adam Bouse.

Finished my apples part 2. I enjoy drawing the same picture twice because, in truth it‘s never the same and it’s great practice.
Fabriano White White 300gsm A4 paper with Polychromos and Pablo pencils. Photo reference with permission Adam Bouse.

current Work in Progress. Still with the apples. This is my second rendition. Fabriano White White 300gsm A4 paper with Polychromos and Pablo pencils. Photo reference with permission Adam Bouse.

I‘m developing a passion for drawing apples……

More apples in the orchard coming along in this current work in progress. Do you prefer red or green apples to eat?

First effort at apples. I’ve learned alot from drawing this. I’m looking forward to drawing more apples🍎
Polychromos on Fabriano White White 300gsm A4 paper. Photo reference with permission Adam Bouse and my own imagination in adding leaves.

This is my latest piece on the drawing board. ‘Apples’. I may do a whole series of apple drawings as I‘m enjoying this so much. I hope it looks good to you!

Current work in progress.
’Red Delicious’.

I‘m thinking of doing a series of food drawings.
Are there foods you'd particularly like to see?

I knew I had to do a Hilary 2. This piece really got to me and came from the heart. I wanted to get it right before I moved on to another drawing. This time the hands are as ‘right’ as I can make them. Tell me about hands….🤣🤣🤣aren't they the most weird of shapes when you study them and then try to draw them into reality?
This piece is teaching me so much about tone. What do you think of this piece please?
Fabriano Black Black A3 300gsm paper with Polychromos pencils. Photo reference with permission Bowie15

Here she is! I‘m calling her ‘Hilary’. I wanted to capture her passion for violin and music.

Work in Progress.
Choosing a completely different subject matter (portraits) from my usual subjects (wildlife and floral) is turning out to be liberating.
Violinist. Polychromos pencils on Fabriano Black Black A3 300gsm paper. Photo reference with permission Bowie15.

Foxy Loxy. An alert, foxy look!

I am intrigued by the way Hare is emerging from the black background! That’s why I love the Black Black paper so much. To me, this paper lends an air of mystery! Polychromos pencils on Fabriano Black Black A3 300gsm paper. Photo reference with permission Ecophoto.

I’ve enjoyed finishing this piece, ‘Pheasant’ and he’s come out better than I’d expected. I started this drawing nearly a year ago and didn’t finish it, until now! He’s been hanging around for so long….I think we’re both pleased it’s done!
He’s in a white frame with glass so there’s a bit of reflection in the photo here.

Fabriano Black Black 300gsm A3 paper. Polychromos pencils. Photo reference with permission Hans Veth

High quality, photo-realism, original, hand-drawn watercolour art. ‘Daisies’.
Unmounted. Free U.K post. Size 11 inches x14 inches.
£85

Graphite on Hahnemuhle 190 gsm paper

Totally surprised by this piece. My first floral effort with Polychromos and Carbothello Pastel pencils on Fabriano Black Black paper. I didn't know how it would work out and I’ll now give florals another go.
My own ref photo.

Work in Progress. Thought I‘d try something new🌺🌺

Mr. Fox. I’ve been amazed at how versatile Polychromos are on this Fabriano Black Black paper. They've allowed me to get a ‘wiry’ texture to the wily fox’s fur.
Photo ref w perpermission Isselee.

The pencils are starting to give me a great texture to this wily fox’s coat🦊

Next up on the board.....Mr. Fox.

I like to ring the changes in the animal subject I choose, so from horses to fox🦊
Pheasant, pigs and hare are all lined up too🖼

Entered an art competition with this piece, Cat’s Eye.

I got this finished with help from listening to Barry Manilow songs. I’m calling him Barry, obvs!
I’m enjoying getting an oily finish with Polychromos pencils. It gives texture and a shine in places.
Photo reference with permission Jacques Bopp. Fabriano Black Black A3 paper with Polychromos and Pablo pencils.

This boy is starting to arrive on the page🌟🎉🌟🎉

Work in progress. I just have the muzzle to do.

Love this boy🌈 Made up new techniques with my pencils during this piece. Fabriano paper is very versatile.
Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black paper A3. Photo reference with permission Bethany P Photography.

Work in Progress. I’m going for a touch of hyper~realism with this piece. A gorgeous boy. Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black paper A3. Photo reference w permission Bethany P Photography

Work in Progress. Moving on nicely🌟 This is ‘Riptide’, a 22 yr old who looks and seems so young and full of life.

Photo ref with permission Bethany P Photography
Polychromos and Pablo Pencils on Fabriano Black Black paper.

I’m enjoying what white on black can do!
It’s been a while since I drew a horse and this is a first with white on black so enjoying the new venture🌟
Photo reference w permission Bethany P Photography. Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black A3 paper.
Are you trying something new in art or anything else at the mo?

Though this camera angle doesn’t ‘float my boat’, the cat’s eye does, so I’ve cropped the reference photo so that I can focus on the whole point of the piece...... the beautiful cat’s eye that I fell in love with😺
Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black paper. Photo ref w permission Tabble / 155 images.

I’ve started this little fella again as I wasn‘t happy with his lower face before🌈 Here goes🌟🌈🌟

This pussycat’s eye really is this big!😺

Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black A3 paper. Photo ref with permission Adriansart.

Keeping myself busy with my version of a ‘jigsaw~like puzzle’ with coloured pencils in the top of this picture, in between working on my cat’s eyes project😺😺 I’m finding it easier to go to the ‘jigsaw puzzle’ rather than straight from cat’s eye to cat’s eye.
Polychromos and Pablo pencils on Fabriano Black Black A3 paper. Photo refs with permission Emily Jackson and Adriansart.

Another kitty on the drawing board. Work in progress.
It’s the eyes that capture my imagination and hopefully yours🌟🌈

I‘m working towards having an art exhibition next year.....🖼🌈🖼🌈🖼🌈🖼 I‘m featuring the black/white, animal face close~up with touches of colour. I‘m already looking for ideas for an exhibition title👀 Any ideas at all?
Here are the pics I have ready so far and I‘m aiming at having at least 20 to exhibit🖼🌟🖼🌟🖼

I’m looking for a name for my latest piece. Any ideas please?

Don’t you just love cat’s eyes?