This is going to be a short post as I have lots of painting to do, but I took a little time out to photograph my progress on this latest commission as I thought you might like to see it. It really takes time to evolve. The dog in the foreground started out like the one in the background: just vague blocking in. Incidentally, it's sometimes helpful to see the images photographed because often errors will reveal themselves more easily. I'm actually noticing things now that I hadn't seen in real life . . . some good, some that need fixing.
Anyway -- I'm off to paint some more -- as you can see, I have lots of work to do! Have a glorious and productive day and thanks for taking a peek.
Just lovely Kara
ReplyDeleteThis is going really well. It is interesting to see the progression over time. I always paint the eyes early on because the person(ality) comes alive. I have noticed the way photography helps us see our work from a didferent perspective. Thanks for pointing it out, it's something to remember to use in the process of completing a painting.
ReplyDeleteI love your new forays into these sweet dogs Kara. This is just beautiful! I love the depth you get in their fur. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm super bad at replying to emails and comments but I wanted you to know that I sure appreciated yours and I feel likewise about your work. :D
Super gedaan ziet er schitterend uit lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you, all those details, but this is really up your alley, looking promising.
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteThe realism is incredible so far. A challenging piece to paint two dogs but you are a pro!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweet sentiments showing in her eyes, and the beautiful depiction of fur -- on my goodness! Kara! I don't even know how to put them into words!
ReplyDeleteI love it that you share these steps -- it helps me tremendously to see how you approach a subject like this and how you deal with aquabord -- please keep them coming! The more the better!