This post tells the story behind one of my lion drawing. You will see how the idea started, how I planned the composition, and the steps I took to finish the drawing. It also shows how I turn drawings like this into prints that sell. I drew this young male …
This post reveals the story behind my barn owl drawing. It’ll give you an idea of how I make my art, my drawing methods, and my thought processes. If you’ve ever wondered how artists get their ideas, plan a drawing, and make sales, read this post. It will open your …
I remember buying a book called “Thorburn’s Birds” as a teenage kid and being mesmerized by the artwork. I was a keen birdwatcher and these vintage illustrations blew me away. They were so skilled and beautiful and I dreamed of being able to paint this way. I’m 64 now and …
If you love wildlife art you’ll appreciate the wildlife paintings of Bruno Liljehors. I’ve curated 8 of his better works that stand the test of time. In my opinion, although these work are vintage and belong in the Victorian age, they have a contemporary feel and will look great in …
Choosing a tattoo is easier when you can see how the art sits on an arm. So I took five of my wildlife drawings and placed each one on a woman’s upper arm to give you a clear idea of size, placement, and the general feel. Each tattoo is based …
I’ve lost count of how many people have bought my wildlife prints and later returned to show me their tattoos. It happens more often than you imagine. So I thought why not show you how my drawings might look as body art? Each design started as one of my hand …
These are subjects I’ve seen and photographed myself. There are 30 drawings in total, and every one of them is based on real encounters. Some were from safaris in Africa, and others were from animals I saw in captivity. I’m an opportunist. I get my photo references where I can, …
Hi, I’m Kevin Hayler. I’ve spent over 20 years drawing wildlife using just pencils and paper. Along the way, I’ve seen amazing places and incredible animals, and I’ve tried to capture them in as much detail and character as I can. This is a collection of 85 of my pencil …
This jaguar drawing is one of my most popular art prints, and for good reason. That stare stops people in their tracks. I called it ‘Eye Contact’ because that’s exactly what it is. You’re face-to-face with a prowling jaguar. It’s not a leopard by the way. Look at the rosettes. …
Drawing baby animals might seem like an obvious crowd-pleaser, and to be fair, it is. But there’s more to it than just playing the cute card. I’ve made a living from wildlife art for over 20 years, and I’ve learned that you can draw what people love without compromising your …
Cats make perfect subjects for pencil art. They are expressive playful and full of character which makes them great fun to draw. This is a small selection of my favourite cat drawings all created using nothing more than pencils, and paper, oh and patience of course. Every drawing is based …
This post reveals the story behind my penguin drawing. I’ll take you through how I found the subject, why I chose it, and how I turned the idea into a finished piece. If you’ve ever wondered how artists pick their reference material, compose their drawings, and make them appeal to …
This post reveals the story behind my chimpanzee drawing “Fingers and Thumbs.” I’ll explain how I came across the subject, why I chose to draw it, and how the final image came together. If you’ve ever wondered how artists find their inspiration, develop a concept, and turn it into a …
This post reveals the story behind my lion drawing. Learn how and why I chose to draw this striking portrait. I’ll walk you through my methods and explain the thinking behind each decision. Read through this post if you’ve ever wondered how artists get inspired, plan a drawing, and turn …
This page reveals the story behind my elephant artwork. Learn how and why I drew this elephant drawing. I reveal my methods and reasoning. Read through this post if you’ve ever wondered how artists get their ideas, plan things out, and ultimately make sales. Here’s a drawing highlighting a strong …
This collection of 12 realistic bird drawings spans 20 years of my work, from quick sketches to highly detailed photorealistic pencil drawings. Each piece comes with insights into my drawing process, techniques, and tips to help you improve your own bird art. If you appreciate traditional hand-drawn art and classic …
If you love tigers and pencil art, you’re in the right place! In this article, I’ll take you through my collection of my eight tiger drawings, each with a story behind it. You’ll discover how I captured their personalities and expressions, my techniques for creating detail and depth, and even …
This post reveals the story behind my wolf drawing. Learn how I make my art, my methods, and my reasoning. Read through this post if you’ve ever wondered how artists get their ideas, plan a drawing, and make sales. It will open your eyes. This drawing shows three wolves walking …
Welcome to my collection of big cat drawings. This portfolio covers 30 years of honing my drawing skills and includes tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs, leopards, and snow leopards. Some drawings focus on fine details, aiming for photorealism, while others take a more relaxed approach as I try to capture movement …
I’ve been fortunate enough to draw many remarkable primates in my travels, and these pencil drawings reflect not only my drawing skills but also the stories behind these encounters. Just one word before you scroll. I know these are APES and monkeys. After years of selling my art to the …