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| "Pearl"~American Bulldog graphite pencil /charcoal and cp on Fabriano paper 10"x10" To view the progression of this portrait visit my website at http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/workinprogess/American_Bulldog_wip.php |
Monday, December 12, 2011
American Bulldog Pencil Portrait in Graphite (enhanced)
While I await client approval, I wanted to share with you this dog portrait's new "look" with the darker background. I really feel this is what was missing to make the dog stand out from the page, whereas before, he seemed to blend too much with the background. You can probably notice on this update the subtle hint of color (used colored pencils) of the eyes, eye patch and muzzle.
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Beautiful work Colette, but I'm afraid it's a face only a mother could love!
ReplyDeletewhat a picture... very lovely, congratulations
ReplyDeletePearl really 'pings' off the page now you've darkened the background (what a lot of Ps in that sentence) lol
ReplyDeleteIts always a dilemma working out how to best portray white animals isn't it - particularly when using graphite
I appreciate your lovely comments Peter, Lamprios and Sue. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!!! You've got technique and character all rolled up in this one Colette. Niiice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diana!
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE!!!! I LOVE IT!!! That hint of color is perfect! And love the darker background, Colette!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hilda!!
ReplyDeleteI always find it so beautiful to see how a painting is built. He is really beautiful. Just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI have just awardes you the versatile blogger award! Happy blogging.
a gorgeous portrait, the colors really adds a fine touch to it
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