Showing posts with label Oscar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oscar. Show all posts

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Oscar


Oscar is now finished and has been happily approved by the client! The photo doesn't show the painting's true colors, I'm afraid, but you can get an idea of where the changes were made. I added warm yellow to the grass and softened the background. The shadows have added layers of cooler, softened colors and I muted the blue spot/shadow on Oscar's tongue. This has been a lot of fun...so, on to the next painting, which I hope you will also enjoy seeing come to life. Thanks for your comments, and please keep them coming!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Oscar


Oscar is starting to look like he's romping, but I still haven't quite got his expression right yet. I'm confident that I will get it, however, and that he will come to life! A little too much green right now, but we'll see how I can resolve that with some complementary colors. Some shadows have been added, and the layers are building on the grass.
I'm so glad you could visit, and check back again!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Oscar's Progress


Today you see more of the underlayers being laid down. It's a bit odd to see a painting at this stage, but have faith that it will make sense as more is added.
I appreciate the feedback I have received, and I hope this will be a fun part of your day to check in and see how each painting comes to life. This is also an opportunity to see new paintings before they are listed on the website for sale, so if you see a piece that you like, email me to reserve it. Oscar is spoken for, but there will be many other opportunities with new paintings coming along.
It's not too cold today, so the little temporary heaters are working well. Tomorrow is studio heat repair day! Time to take a break and go play with the two little furballs, Shetland ponies Little Richard and Butterball, who are chestnut with flaxen manes and tails, soon to be subjects of paintings.
If you have friends who would like to share in the cheerfulness, and sometimes silliness, of watching paintings materialize, please give them the blog address. I welcome all viewers!
I look forward to your comments, and thanks for watching!