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| A very photogenic Grace |
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| Eyes, and some light washes of quin. burnt orange, quin. violet and indanthrone blue |
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| More wet washes |
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I've started using some dry brush technique
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I was at the feed store a couple of weeks ago, stocking up on hay for His Imperial Highness, and I was attracted to a very sweet Bernese Mountain dog. I found out she "works" at the store with her owner, Danielle. I asked if I could take her outside for some photos, so all three of us went out, and Danielle helped me "pose" Grace. I've been playing with the painting for two weeks, and I think it still needs darkening of the blacks, and of course more depth of shadow. But she is a very sweet and attractive girl, and I think I am catching some of that in the portrait.
This is not the first attempt, which is below. I'm glad I started anew, with a better angle of her face.
The painting on top is really gorgeous, he looks so real, what a fantastic expression of the eyes, really admire your skill . And I think the two technics wet/dry combine wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteGrace is coming out beautifully. Your finished portrait is going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta!! la dulzura de esta mirada te toca el alma, felicidades Kathrine!! ¿Puedo ponerlo en el blog www.amantesdelaacuarela.blogspot.com? Un saludo. Nuria.
ReplyDeleteI love your picture, it is really coming along well. They are such beautiful dogs, what a priviledge to be able to paint him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful expression you are painting. Love your work and enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing pup!! cannot wait to see this done, it's just wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteboth the gesture and painting are wonderful, i can tell she is fun to paint.
ReplyDeleteI am delighted with their animal portraits are so realistic and full of feelings. Congratulations Kathryne.
ReplyDeleteI loved the two, the first is with a great twinkle in his eye.
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Kathryn, this is so delightful and full of character. Black is not easy to do without it looking dull, this is anything but that. Very well done.....
ReplyDeletekathryn it's looking excellent .
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