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Monday, June 29, 2009

Cloud's new portrait in progress


Laying down the background. More warm earthy colors. At this point in time, nothing else will do. If I were forced to paint with only yellow ochre, I could still find a way to be happy...

Luckily, I don't have to!


I'm loving these colors. And of course, those ears!


This is a big size for a head pose of such a little dog. Usually my portraits are 8 x 10 inches. This one is 18 x 18 inches (acrylic on canvas.) Seeing Cloud's head this big is taking some getting used to, lol!
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10 comments:

  1. First Draught FarmJune 30, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Seeing the progress is fascinating. You're probably simply capturing how big HE thinks he is! Keep sharing progress, please!

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  2. artbykarieannJune 30, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    How unusual to start with the ears! I would never have started there but sseing it now, it does look quite logical as you work down the piece!

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  3. Kathleen CoyJune 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    FDF, thanks, I will. And your comment made me laugh!

    Hi pp, right now I'm just laying down the underpainting and will go back over it to refine and add details. :-)

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  4. Gary KeimigJune 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Off to a great start. Looks like another winner.

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  5. Nikki MartinJune 30, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    There's no better subject! Looks great already - I do love the ears!

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  6. Kathleen CoyJune 30, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Thank you so much Gary and Nikki! :-)

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  7. BijouJune 30, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Oh we can hardly stand the wait to see Clouds Big Head! BOL

    Wags & wiggles,
    Bijou

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  8. Kathleen CoyJune 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Oh Bijou, you are as funny as you are cute! :-)

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  9. Five O'Clock SomewhereJune 30, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    I'm sure it will come out amazing like all of your other work. Love seeing the progress.

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  10. Julia GuthrieJuly 1, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    This is a great pose:) I just love doggy snouts! LOL Nimh has a HUGE comedy snout...hee:)
    And its great to see the different stages your paintings go through too.

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