My internet went down last night, so I'm a little late in posting the shark. It does look better to me this morning than when I finished it yesterday. When I was making it, each area of detail seemed good, but when I looked at it as a whole, it was lacking. It was probably the toughest assignment yet in a lot of ways, but it forced me to use different methods of shading, some with the sifter alone, some with the card, some with my fingers dropping the powder. Looking at the inspiration photo, I was tempted to cover the glass with frit and then start, but instead I outlined the shark and completed the detail, then dusted the edges. I think that worked better than if I'd had an even coat of powder to start with as it would've gotten in my way. I turned the glass many times during the process, working upside down, sideways, etc. Though not a composition I would have chosen (nor probably would any of us!), it was a great exercise. Not sure if I captured enough depth, but it might look better fired.
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