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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Hmmm, I May Have Gotten Carried Away [or, don't paint when you're upset]

Washes of aureolin and quin. burnt orange/ I think I should have left it here
Washes of quin. burnt orange and alizarin crimson
Washes of quin. burnt orange and quin. violet
Wash of cobalt blue, to try to subdue some of the purple


   My emotions are showing; I'm upset about lack of work as a dental hygienist. As my sharpest critic [my aunt] always tells me "Don't paint when you're upset".
   Anyway, I'm committed to the darks. I may do another wash of cobalt blue, in the hopes of toning down the purples yet more. And I see that I must add some more depth and warmth to the dog. As always, comments and criticisms are welcome [including "fund-raising" ideas]
   Thank you for dropping by!!! 

14 comments:

  1. Oh Kathryn it is gorgeous!!! I LOVE her seren expression with that dark background. I can't see a thing wrong with it. Truly it is beautiful. :):) I'm sorry about your funding problems wish I could help. I'll be sending good vibes your way and keep my ear out!

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  2. Thank you for sharing your work, step by step..It is a wonderful work..Congrats

    Rajaa
    http://www.paintingsonline.blogspot.com/

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  3. Kathyrn, it is truly beautiful! I think the dark background is the perfect direction. It will come out dramatically lit and place so much emphasis on the puppy! Stunning work, and that is a beautiful dog:) Hope your work situation isn't too stressful. Sending you happy thoughts!

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  4. I think it's lovely - I wouldn't worry :)
    I do know how you feel however - and don't have much sage advice, sorry.
    I will send good thoughts and prayers your way however!

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  5. I am surely a bad critic, I like it now, I liked it before...it is just such a great piece, and I can see nothing wrong. xx

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  6. I like it better with the darker background, Kathryn. I will be keeping good thoughts and wishes for your finaicial troubles to just melt away.
    Anonymous aka Carol B.
    (thanks Google)

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  7. Kathyrn, I Iike the background the way it is. You might try punching up the values on the face a bit to compensate. He looks a little washed out with this darker background to me. Maybe it's just the photo however. You certainly have put a lot of TLC into this and it shows. :-D

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  8. I love your portrait with both the light and the dark background although the darker background definitely is more dramatic. Lovely work. Sorry I am anonymous, Blogspot won't work. Wendy www.artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

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  9. Kathryn, I would have stopped to wash burnt orange and violet, it was with a very colorful and beautiful, but it is only my taste.
    Of course, our feelings are printed in our work, but not so, just a moment and I'm sure will soon.
    A hug

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  10. The dog's face is so well done, i don't mind the dark background at all! Really, that dog is so handsome! nice!

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  11. Oh I love this Kathryn! Great job capturing the sweetness in this dogs personality. You are very talented!

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  12. What a beautiful dog! I think you are heading in the right direction. Adding a bit more depth of shadow to the dog will help tie it into the background. Great job!

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  13. Such a soft expression - her personality is shining through! I love this, Kathryn!

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