If you recall, this is where we left off, with the underpainting completed. Now I paint layers over the underpainting, adding depth and detail. First the left ear:
Then the right:
Starting on his forehead here:
and working my way down:
The next picture shows the painting as it stands now. I wanted to work on his nose before starting the fur on his muzzle. Still a little ways to go, but it's getting closer to the home stretch, stay tuned!
14 comments:
I can't believe how the fine detail changes the portrait so much, you can see exactly what's there in the initial stages but the fine details just make it. Beautiful Cloud.
looking good Kathleen. Have a great weekend!
Great stuff Kathleen, Cloud has a lovely expression:o)
Hi Kathleen,
Cloud is looking terrific! Can't wait to see it all done.
Wags & wiggles,
Bijou
OH, so beautiful, Kathleen! This painting gets more and gorgeous - I feel I can reach in there and stroke him!!
Gorgeous! Cloud's eyes are so expressive....
~ Carolee
Oh my gosh, that is an amazing painting! You are so talented!!!
:) martine
Amazing artwork portrait,Kathleen, expressive and sensitive portrayal, as with all your work, an inspiration. Lindax
It's looking great!!! His eyes are really expressive.
This is really looking great!!
The detail in your paintings is amazing!
Oh It's beautiful! Just trying to catch up on my friends, miss being able to see what's going on. Looking good around your place:)
Kathleen!
Cloud's portrait is coming along GREAT!
Wonderful rendering. I love his expression!
Another awesome Cloud painting!!
-Dean
This is really great!
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