Painting fur is difficult. There is this desire to paint the fur as if you were brushing it. It is so important to deal with the values of the fur as it turns around the form. The eyes seem to tell the most about the subject. Jack has very sweet eyes that are always on one of us. I should have put my reflection in them.
8 comments:
Sweetheart:
I love what you've done here. The painting of Jack captures his spirit. His eyes tell the story, and you've caught his entire expression. Plus, your commentary is lovely.
Bassman Bob
He is absolutely adorable. Very nice painting.
Wait a minute, shouldn't he be up in the air with a bark on his lips? This adorable little puppy looks WAY too peaceful to be Jack. Is he crashing from eating too much sugar over the holidays?
Just kidding - He's so adorable!
Besides, if you were to paint him in motion he'd end up being a little blur across the canvas.
Seriously good. You really did great on the values. That face! Those eyes! Ultra cute.
i think a socks tribute is due next, i'm sure there's a photo of her sitting still somewhere.
I love your painting of Jack! Wonderful expression - very cute.
Terrific portrait!
My Casey dog is jealous - wondering why I haven't painted her yet.
You've inspired me to do so!
Kathleen
I love the expression on his face and the wonderful quality of your brush strokes. His body is just vague enough to make it seem like his head actually has no body. If you asked me, I'd encourage you to give just a bit more solid finish to his body (doesn't have to be as much as the head...). He has such beseeching eyes!
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