Artistic Polar Bear Challenge: 100 Ways In 100 Days. #32 - Conte Pencil on Black Background

Okay, indulge me for one more day of Conte creation.  I'll move on, I promise.

Black Conte Bear

I've always liked to paint on a black background, it gives the final piece a somewhat batik-ish look, which I really like.  But these have shown me the Power Of The Ground, and how much a different colored substrate can change the whole feel of the subject.