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| Washes of aureolin and quin. burnt orange/ I think I should have left it here |
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| Washes of quin. burnt orange and alizarin crimson |
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| Washes of quin. burnt orange and quin. violet |
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Wash of cobalt blue, to try to subdue some of the purple
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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!!!
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!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work, step by step..It is a wonderful work..Congrats
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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!
ReplyDeleteI think it's lovely - I wouldn't worry :)
ReplyDeleteI do know how you feel however - and don't have much sage advice, sorry.
I will send good thoughts and prayers your way however!
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
ReplyDeleteI like it better with the darker background, Kathryn. I will be keeping good thoughts and wishes for your finaicial troubles to just melt away.
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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
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteKathryn, I would have stopped to wash burnt orange and violet, it was with a very colorful and beautiful, but it is only my taste.
ReplyDeleteOf course, our feelings are printed in our work, but not so, just a moment and I'm sure will soon.
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The dog's face is so well done, i don't mind the dark background at all! Really, that dog is so handsome! nice!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this Kathryn! Great job capturing the sweetness in this dogs personality. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft expression - her personality is shining through! I love this, Kathryn!
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