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Saturday, August 6, 2011

The Domestic Menagerie Is Coming Along ...

Miss Moo
7.5 x 9.5 in / 19 x 24 cm
Added some phthalo blue highlights and a grey "shadow map"
[ aureolin, quin. pink, cobalt blue] 
Intensify some areas, lift others
Photo taken outside - much closer to "real" hues


 Miss Moo is done, and I think she is quite sweet-looking. I took the photo this morning outside, and it gives a more better idea of the true color.
The goose needs more play with his shadows, and work on the bill and feet. I am wondering about the background. My tendency is to be quite dark and dramatic, but I think this will need something more subtle. It depends on how intense I get with his body shadows. What do you think?? 

8 comments:

  1. So neat! They are coming along so beautiful! Can't wait to see them finished!

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  2. "Miss Moo" is adorable. Really like the values shapes and those eyes speak volumes.

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  3. I love Miss Moo, especially her beautiful eye. I hope to see the other painting also completed soon.
    Best wishes,

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  4. They are both lovely, Kathryn. As far as backgrounds go I would be the last person to give advice as they are my weak point.

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  5. The Cow looks very smart and completed. The Goose shadows are pretty much done; yet, if you place more shadows on the legs it will give more 3D effect. I love your style. The subjects and compositions remind me Beatrix Potter wonderful art. And I think you even exceeded :)
    Thank you for asking advice and doing such a great job on paintings,
    Irina

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  6. Hi,Kath,
    I always feel your very sophisticated sense of humour & humane eyes in lovely watercolours. Especially, the beautiful washes are splended!
    Cheers,Sadami

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  7. Excellent work!!! I love Miss Moo...

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  8. Miss Moo is fabulous!! Your goose looks very fresh with the lovely bright, clean colors. I have a tendency to go dark also with my paintings but this one may lend itself to being a little brighter.

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