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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Todays progress

Starting at the top and working my way down, I'm building up layers of paint to create depth and detail over the underpainting. I just love painting dog ears - they are like a little world unto themselves...

Working on his forehead and the near eye in the second photo. He is starting to come alive now that he has a sparkle in his eye!

What a difference a day makes! I am having a lot of fun painting this little guy.
Still a long way to go...
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12 comments:

  1. ~M.January 20, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I love seeing the process and progress! It is fun to watch it become so real!

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  2. Jennifer MacNeillJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Looking good! :)

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  3. KimberlyJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    You have amazing talent. Looking at your progress, we're standing here in our kitchen saying, 'wow'...wish I had the time to do that, wish we could make the whole house into a studio...wish wish wish....just wanted you to know your work was inspirational!
    Your right about the ears.

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  4. AcornmoonJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I love your painting and your little guy is so cute. I have a similar little guy, also very cute.

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  5. Robin PedreroJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    I love seeing the in progress, great work!

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  6. Kathleen CoyJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you everyone, your comments mean a lot to me. Kimberly, thank you, that is so nice to hear. I find inspiration all around me every day, including your beautiful designs and colors. :-)

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  7. Sarah SullivanJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I love seeing Wips too!! You do such beautiful work!! Funny the parts you enjoy doing the most - I like eyes and horse hooves - lol. Can't wait to see the final pic!!!

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  8. gtyyupJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    And lil' Ratties got lots of ears!!! Looking great~~

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  9. miss violonjelloJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Gorgeous! I love getting a little peak into the process..

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  10. Danielle BarlowJanuary 22, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    You make it look so easy! I find dogs really difficult ( to paint that is, not to live with!)

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  11. Train WreckJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Love it. You are truly talented! I love to see your work in progress. Now tell me more about your matting. I need to start matting my work, I can't afford to have it done. I just am unsure where to start? Suggestions?

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  12. Kathleen CoyJanuary 24, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks everyone. :-)

    TW, we bought this to cut mats with: http://www.dickblick.com/products/logan-650-framers-edge-mat-cutter/ It is a bit of an investment, but our Dick Blick store has 40% coupons sometimes, which we used. I mount the prints on acid-free foamboard, then lay the mat over that and hinge tape them together with archival linen tape: http://www.dickblick.com/products/lineco-self-adhesive-linen-hinging-tape/ Then it gets packaged into a clear bag from here: http://clearbags.com/?category|BAGSPC

    Hope this helps.

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