The First Step towards a Bear Whachamacallit

This is the first step towards my next wooden construction like the hare and raccoon.  I think I'll call them "mystical animal icons."

Anyway, the first step is the animal portrait.  Like the others, it's a 2 3/8" diameter circle.  I did a detailed drawing in pencil, then added ink and watercolor.

Now I'll go through my various stampings and other goodies and compose my piece in preparation for the background painting.