Tinyliny- the working from upper right hand corner to lower left hand corner really works (opposite if you are a lefty). I think it was either Kayty or Toadflax who suggested it to me and it has greatly reduced my smudging. It takes some disipline in the beginning, but now it's second nature to me. I Even approach my colored pencil drawings the same way.
The dog is delightful; full of whimsy. I look forward to seeing the new colored one.
I havne't done any artwork at all for nearly a month now. But will put some out soon.