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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Starting to Get a Feel for the Portrait ... or ... Miss P. Continued ...

I started with some masking on her nose, and a few hairs around her eyes. Then I did a few washes on nose and eyes. It looks so weird at this stage!

She was looking a bit like a dog here. For pigments I used permanent rose on the nose and ears, mixed with quin. burnt orange. For everything else, I used mixtures of quin, burnt orange, quin. violet and indanthrone.

A background was needed to see how dark I could go with the shadows in her coat. Here I did a w/w wash with aureolin, then when it dried, another w/w wash of quin. burnt orange to warm it up. 

Then I played with the black mixture I was using for her coat ...

Finally, I feel good about where I am going ... how to approach painting her. I am using stronger glazes for her coat, and painting them directly. And I have darkened the background. This is another trial run for Pucca, and I am pleased with this! For the next [and final, I hope] one, I will correct the drawing error in the dashing and debonair scarf she is wearing. For some reason, I left the drawing incomplete with the scarf, and when it came to painting it, I blooped! I will also be much more comfortable getting those shadows done in her coat. I think a slightly different format will be better, too - shorter and wider.

Thank you so much for dropping by!

12 comments:

  1. Gracias por mostrar este interesante paso a paso sobre esta obra.

    He descubierto su blog a traves de Reyes Vicent. Le felicito por sus magníficos trabajos que seguiré con interes.

    Saludos.

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  2. I love the progression in this watercolor, Kathryn. Your work with the most difficult medium is amazing!!
    Love it so far!!! :)

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  3. Oh Kathryn, this is going to be beautiful! He already has personality, love your work... I will check back for progress.
    Happy Holidays,
    blessings,
    Penny

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  4. Dear Kathryn - I think Ms. P is looking pretty dashing. Your colors in her eyes just make her come alive. I often think if one doesn't get the eyes right nothing seems good. Will be looking forward to seeing the changes you make. Hugs!

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  5. Isn't Ms. Pucca just the most adorable dog! You are doing a most wonderful job of painting her!

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  6. I see her,, I see her,,, and she is beautiful!
    love
    tweedles

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  7. It is precious already Kathryn! What a characterful face :0)

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  8. Interesting to see the process as Ms Pucca emerges. Thanks for sharing

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  9. I always enjoy looking at your painting process, Kathryn. this is going to be wonderful!

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  10. This is looking awesome Kathryn. It is cool you show your steps. I love seeing how others approach their work. Your paintings have such fabulous light. thank you for popping by my blog and for your always appreciated comments. Hope your day is wonderful. Can't wait to see the little pup finished!

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  11. HI,
    I would like to see how you paint all these.
    So nice.Very clean work.

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