Brooke Connor uses alcohol markers to draw vivid animals with eyes that intend to interact directly with the viewer. Each drawing starts with a pencil sketch, to get the shapes and dimensions realistic. After the lines are inked, the pencil is erased, and color begins. The difference between simple coloring and art is in the layering of the colors. The transparent nature of the markers allows for the addition of multiple layers to get the colors to interact and to create texture.
The Flammulated Owl
The Flammulated Owl
Works on Paper
An original illustration using alcohol based markers, and a watercolor background.
American Bison
American Bison
Works on Paper
An alcohol based marker illustration of the American Bison.
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
Works on Paper
I try to capture as much realism as possible, but enhance the colors and shapes of wildlife. Sometimes, during the golden hour, the setting sun can create colors that are unseen otherwise, and these are the colors I use in my drawings.