"Joe" (Rat Terrier)8 x 10" acrylic on Ampersand Gessoboard
© 2009 Kathleen Coy
© 2009 Kathleen Coy
Joe the Rat Terrier's portrait is finished. This sweet little dog passed away last month at the age of 17 years. It's always a little sad to paint a dog who's no longer with us, but it's very rewarding too, knowing that it provides a comfort to the family and a reminder that he will always be in their hearts.
I didn't take as many work-in-progress photos as I normally do, since I have a lot on my plate right now and it takes time to stop painting and photograph, crop, adjust color, etc. But here are a few photos. The first one is the photo that I worked from. As you can see, parts of it were quite dark, making it a bit of a challenge. Since there was no way to take new photos of Joe, I did my best with it.
Blocking in the rest of the colors.
And once again, the finished painting. I like the loose brushwork and painterly feel to it. It looks quiet and dignified, just like I'm told Joe was.
I didn't take as many work-in-progress photos as I normally do, since I have a lot on my plate right now and it takes time to stop painting and photograph, crop, adjust color, etc. But here are a few photos. The first one is the photo that I worked from. As you can see, parts of it were quite dark, making it a bit of a challenge. Since there was no way to take new photos of Joe, I did my best with it.
Starting to lay down the color.
Blocking in the rest of the colors.
And once again, the finished painting. I like the loose brushwork and painterly feel to it. It looks quiet and dignified, just like I'm told Joe was.
17 comments:
Beautiful painting - lovely likeness!
Absolutely STUNNING! You have remarkable talent!
You did an amazing job! :)
Captured, spot on! Lovely, as always. . .
It's a lovely portrait Kathleen, congrats!
Lovely painting Kathleen, you create a great atmosphere with the backgrounds, and those eyes are terrific!
Oh, I'll bet Joe's people will adore your painting. It's such a good likeness - you have an amaing talent Kathleen!
beautiful Kathleen, I'm sure Joe will be well remembered from this portrait. I do like the mottled backgrounds you do
Beautiful work Kathleen :-)
Another beautiful painting Kat. Lil' Joe looks very much like Cindy Sue. His people will be thrilled with it I'm sure.
Kathleen!
Sad to hear Joe is gone!
What a lovely tribute to him!
I love all the little details that went into his dog collars.
Such expressive eyes too!
-Dean
Love dogs! Beautiful paintings!
wow.. Nice paintings and presentation. Your work is nice - Keep it up.
Absolutely beautiful. What a talent to carry and allow to come through your hands. I enjoyed viewing your paintings. Love them.
wow your amazing
im an artist to but im just starting out
but i hope that i'll be as good as you one day!
I just started blogger.com and have added you!!!!! You do amazing artwork!!!! You're blog is a lot like mine. You are about your artwork and dogs and life mine is about me, my dog and life. wondering if you might help me and give pointers since I just started and I really like your blog site!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
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