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| The "rejected" Drake |
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| The "new and improved" Drake |
I had put this portrait aside for months till I could figure out a way to make all that fluffy hair look natural. Lately, I have been playing with the lifting technique, so I thought I'd try it with this painting. I thoroughly wet the bottom third of the paper, and the left side of the dog's head and neck. Then I splashed on a very dark, almost black mixture. While it was still quite wet, I started lifting some of the pigment, using brushes and paper towel. I LOVE the soft look it gives to his fur. Now I am inspired to re-do this portrait!!! ONWARD ...
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Wonderful.....
ReplyDelete:) Drake looks real fluffy and cute! Big improvement.I agree, fur is not easy! I guess I will have the same problem with my latest painting. :-/
ReplyDeleteExcellent. In one gutsy wash you softened the edges and darkened the shadows to get that fluffy, furry truth.
ReplyDeleteA Drake, Kathryn , solo le falta ladrar del realismo que has logrado. ..
ReplyDeleteConviene "fundir" con el fondo algunos perfiles para evitar la dureza de estos. Esto se consigue, como explicas, volviendo a humedecer los pigmentos con un pincel de cierta dureza y secándolos un poco con papel fino de toallas o pañuelos. El efecto es más atmosférico y no pierde realismo al integrarse figura y fondo. Saludos
Genius! The fluffy effect is beautiful! It really is amazing how versatile watercolor is.
ReplyDeleteWow, that really does make a huge difference!! His fur is now lovely and soft and the hard edges have disappeared! Yes, this fur looks so touchable now... And I like the lighter background too. Great job!! :0)
ReplyDeleteDrake's fur does look more fluffy! You are brilliant, Miss Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteNow Drakes personality shines through!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, it looks wonderful! You are so right, it gives the fur such a soft look...
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Dear Kathryn- He is just gorgeous. Your pet portraits always are amazing. Just goes to show that if a work just seems to need something with time away a solution can present itself. Have a super day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! the softness is stunning!! This is one of my favorites. you've captured his personality and the new technique works perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteand thank you for the kind words. we'll see :0)
The fur looks soft and fluffy, I'm glad you didn't throw him away , but decided to give him another chance, well done. ! xx
ReplyDeleteWe love what you did!! We see the fluff! Beautiful!
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