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Sunday, July 1, 2012

The Battle Is Engaged ... or ... I've Started the Bridge

This is the monster, with first washes, showing its size  13 x 30 inches.

I decided to go moody and broody  with the background. It might be a bit of a reflection of my mood, or that I just don't see and feel about Vancouver the way I did when I was living there. It just seemed trite to paint the bridge with a glowing sunset. Maybe next time ... 

I've started blocking in the shadows, using quin. pink, quin. burnt orange and indanthrone.

And I couldn't resist trying another sketch of "The Prince" aka Julian.

And a small narcissus, to play with later.

I was thrilled to get an email from Pat Elliot. She and her husband love Missy's portrait so much, Missy will be flying over the ocean to stay with them :) I just have to touch up the ear color, as the photo didn't show the color well.

As always, your comments are most welcome.



8 comments:

  1. I really like the moody background. I'm sure it's going to be fabulous! And I just LOVE your sketches too :0)

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  2. Hello Kathryn:) At first I couldn't figger out how to look at your bridge, but now I do:) I think it's going to be a wonderful painting. I said it a view times on my blog: if I have a bad mood, I paint dark:)
    Your sketches are beautiful, especially the narcissus. I keep follow the bridge. Good luck!

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  3. We cannot wait to see what you do to make it all "happen"
    love
    tweedles

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  4. Your hands just won't sit still will they ? :-) From bridge to sketches always doing something, I am sure you will solve the bridge problem brilliantly, and your sketches are just great ! xx

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  5. Looks good, the bridge! And your sketches are really great! How wonderful that your painting is going to Pat!

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  6. You're certainly very active, Kathryn. Looking forward to developments, especially the bridge!

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  7. So much going on at the same time!!! :-)

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  8. The bridge is going to be fab!

    We will be delighted to welcome the "other" Missy home :)
    I will heartily recommend anyone who wants a realistic portrait painted to come to you. We are glad to have done that with Missy.
    xxx

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