Before Christmas arrived, I completed three fun commissioned paintings that I would love to share here, now that they have been delivered! I have noticed that many folks enjoy a bit of whimsy in the work they choose, which I am glad to incorporate. The first two are done in that style, which comes easily to me. The third is an animal portrait, which is so different! That kind of painting needs to be accurate, because we all know how a cat (or a dog or a cow) is supposed to look. If a nose is out of place, we instantly recognize that something isn't right, and we can end up focusing on that detail. Animal faces are a lot of fun to do though. After I have the drawing done in chalk on a dark background, I like to do the eyes first. They are so important! And then it feels like they follow me as I paint the rest of the face.
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"Taking the Scenic Route" acrylic 30 x 40 |
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"Louie" acrylic 12 x 12 |
