I have to say that the complexity of Link’s coat intimidated me. As an Australian Cattle Dog, there are so many hairs of different colors all mottled in there together, that I just stared at the photo for a while. This is a perfect exercise of using oils to layer. And layer, and layer, andContinue reading “Link (almost done)”
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Kiko (done!)
Of the pics that I narrowed it down to (from the photo shoot), this was not the one that I most wanted to paint; but, now, I see that it couldn’t have been any other. I love this choice… the way she’s bumbling up over the hill, happy to be a Jack Russell on aContinue reading “Kiko (done!)”
Kiko (underpainting)
Kiko is a bouncy little Jack Russell. I was looking forward to exploring the shadows and highlights of a white dog, and wasn’t prepared for the washout of the white coat in the bright sunshine! I’m liking the contrast it creates, though…
Molly (underpainting)
She was looking straight up at me, and as I enlarged the image in my camera, I noticed that I was reflected in her eyes. ( It’s true: dogs really do mirror us.) I spend a crazy amount of time on underpaintings. Really, there’s no need for all of this detail. Still, it’s the wayContinue reading “Molly (underpainting)”
Dozer Dog Done
No matter how many times I photograph this and play with the image settings, the hues on the right side of the face come out stronger (brighter) than they really are. Gr. Once it dries and I can move it around more easily to shoot in different lighting, I will repost with a more accurateContinue reading “Dozer Dog Done”
Dozer almost done
Oops. I owe Rupert an ice cream. I did paint for a couple of hours yesterday, but then kept painting… and painting. Guess I finally just hit the groove with this one. [Yea!] Just need to do the nose and then finish up with highlights and other little details. It’s funny how paintings evolve. ThoughContinue reading “Dozer almost done”
More Dozer
It’s too hot to paint, but I need to finish him! If I paint for a couple of hours, then maybe I’ll take Rupert for an ice cream…
Dozer underpainting
I’m done marking out the color composition and can get into it, now! I kind of like how his head is too big for the canvas. And this is a 48″ x 36″ canvas.
Slowly but surely…
Dozer is coming along. (Oh, wait. He’s a Newf. I just realized how apropos that sentence is.)
Dozer sketch
Dozer is a Newfoundland. (An especially cute one, actually!) He has a great smile, which will fill this 48″ x 36″ canvas. This isn’t the best quality picture, but it will be updated soon…
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