Squiggy's Portrait - Step Three

I'm finished the first layer of Squiggy's portrait, now to let it dry and then I can start adding the details.  He's a little dark right now, but should lighten up as I start adding the details.

Squiggy's Portrait - step 2

I've been slowly working on blocking in the colours that will be Squggy, just the ears left now.  Once this layer is done I will be starting to fine tune the colours and then start to add in all the details.  

Introducing Squiggy

I started Squiggy's portrait today. Bye will be completed to match my other two... 10" x 10" on a hardwood panel that has been prepared with clear gesso.  The eyes are always first, then I will start working on the rest of him.

Almost Done - Pet Portrait of Leonard

I'm just about done Leonard...  Going to let the paint tacky up a bit then add the final details like whiskers and such.  I have to admit I am looking forward to finishing him and moving on to my last two : Balanka and Squiggy.

Adjusting Leonard

My husband and I were having a quiet afternoon when he pointed out....  You got Leonard's colours wrong.  By golly, when I stopped to have a look, he was correct.  I was painting him grey when he was suppose to be more beige. Not sure quite how that happened, but I spent most of the day colour correcting Leonard. Still not quite right, but getting close.  

Leonard - Another Update

I got some more done on Leonard the last couple evenings....  Almost done his one cheek, the all I have left is his next and some minor details such as whiskers and such.  The, on two my last two portraits - Balanka and Squigy.

More on Mushka

Long day at my day job...  Came home and relaxed by painting a little on Mushka. I've nearly completed her head, the on to the body.  

Leonard - pet portrait in progress

Back to my long time paused portrait of Leonard. Felt like pulling out the oils today, that and I got tired of looking at his partially finished picture.  

Here's a close up of the area I am working on.

Mushka -pet portrait in progress

Doing a little painting thus weekend on a portrait I promised a long while ago. Starting to add in the cords and getting the colour correct.  Should be done soon.

Mushka 

Watercolour on aquabord

4" x 4"

Mushka - pet portrait work in progress

While the paint is drying on the oil painting, I thought I would start a portrait I promised to my parents of their puppy who has traveled the rainbow bridge.  Their last puppy was a challenge (a black puli) and I am anticipating just as much of a challenge with this little one.

Mushka

4" x 4"

Watercolour on aquabord

Leonard - Pet Portrait WIP

Has it really been six weeks since I last posted?  I suppose I have been busy gardening and working on the house, but I also have been painting some on Leonard's portrait.  I have most of the second layer of fur done, just a little left to go on his left check and above his eye.  With the advice given by my dear Husband I have also added a touch of green to his eyes as they seemed much to bright yellow.  Looking at his picture, I think I could tone them down a bit more yet.

Leonard

10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013    I am experimenting posting this on my tablet computer so hopefully it posts OK.  Since getting this new electronic toy I have been hardly using the old clunky computer, but I also haven't found an easy way to post on blogger. Giving the blogger app a try and if it works regular posting should resume!

Leonard - Pet Portrait Work in Progress

The last few days I have been working on Leonard's portrait.  I apologize for the angle that the photo was taken at, but at this able the light was just right to give a pretty good accuracy to Leonard's true colours.  His base coat is now done so now it is the slow going part of adding his fur with my 10/0 (tiney!) paint brush.

Leonard
10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013    

Pasha - Pet Portrait Almost Done

I apologize for the glare on the painting, it is very hard to photograph wet oil paint on an overcast day.  I ended up repainting Pasha's muzzle... the colouring wasn't quite right, too white and too dark of a spot.  This version is much closer to her actual look.  She is pretty much done.  I am going to let the paint dry a little while and then see if there are any more tweaks before I sign and varnish.

Pasha
10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013    

Pet Portraits - Pasha and Leonard WIP

Still plugging away at my pet portraits.... just haven't had the computer on to do an update the last few days.    Pasha has her first layer complete and I am starting the second, detailed layer.  This is where I find the portrait really comes to life as I add all the details such as her whiskers and eye lashes.

Pasha
10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013    

I've also started working on of the burmese brothers, Leonard.  I am finding him a touch bit more of a challenge to fine tune the colour of his fur, but I think I am close now.  For some reason I just couldn't get a true picture of his under painting.  I'll try again when his portrait is a little more dryer.

Leonard
10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013  

Pasha - Pet Portrait Work in Progress

After many excuses of why not to start this series of portraits of my pet, I've finally decided that now is the time.  Last nights efforts.... almost done the first layer.  Then I will let it dry for a few days and add in the details like her whiskers and such.

Pasha
10" x 10" oil on hardboard

© 2013

Indy - Finished!!

Indie
10" x 10" oil on gessoboard
© 2010

Indy - The Final Stretch - Step 11

I haven't posted for a couple days, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been painting... I am on the final home stretch with this sweet little girl... I have finished her head and almost all her muzzle (just a little left on the right side) and then all I have is the neck which should not take that long. The extra layer of glaze has added to much life and depth to the painting and also has made it easier to add in the fine detail (such as the little hairs). One final note of accomplishment on my part... this whole painting has been done with six colours. In the background: Naples yellow, titanium white, and light blue violet. Indy: Titanium white, light blue violet, transparent red earth, ivory black, and quinacridone gold.


Indie , WIP
10" x 10" oil on gessoboard
© 2010

Indy - Almost Done - Step 10

Listening to a little good music with some wonderfully tastey Christmas goodies (courtesy of the world's greatest neighbors) tonight while steadily painting this sweety. All 'first' layers are now done and a good chunk of the second layer is now done. I don't know what I spent more time tonight doing... carefully painting hairs or carefully removing little cat and dog hairs from partially wet paint. sigh. Oh well, you gotta love them!


Indie , WIP
10" x 10" oil on gessoboard
© 2010

Indy - Work in Progress Step 10

I am almost finished this sweeties portrait... still letting the lower neck dry a little, but I have started the final upper detail layer around her eyes and ears. And boy does it make a difference! It is hard to tell in the photos... but there is an extra layer of depth that really adds to the portrait.



Indie , WIP
10" x 10" oil on gessoboard
© 2010




detail
© 2010

Pet Portrait Work in Progress - Step 9

I am almost finished the first layer of this sweetie... though, a bit further behind that I hoped. A family emergency this last week and a bit meant that I was not able to spend time at the easel. Life is slowly returning to normal which means more painting will happen.


Indie , WIP
10" x 10" oil on gessoboard
© 2010