I decided to get some inspiration from one of my many art books the other day and came across an assignment that was pretty easy: copy a sketch from a master in order to practice their sketching style. I chose a Degas sketch from the book because I happened to be holding the right tool for the job at the time.

Here’s my sketch on toned paper:

Here’s the sketch from the book:

Edgar Degas, La Chanson du Chien