After sketching the outline and major features of the dog, I worked the top half of the background first. Then I started with the ears and worked my way down the dog's face. The last part was adding the darker green on the lower half of the background.
You can follow the work in progress on my website
"Zorro"
Belgian Malinois
pastel
9" x 12"
COMMISSION
Thanks Carol!!!
ReplyDeleteVery well done. What else would anyone expect from you?
ReplyDeleteJohn, that is too kind of you to say! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Zorro, Colette! I'm always amazed on how your portraits are so perfectly painted. His face is SO beautiful and your client will be so pleased!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Colette. Works well with the background colours
ReplyDeleteHilda, your comments always make me blush...TY♥
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so Sue! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, as usual Colette. I'll bet your client is very happy!
ReplyDeletePeter thanks! It is always a happy moment when the client approves the final portrait.
ReplyDeleteYour work is fantastic! Jim absolutely loved the portrait and the cards you included. Thank you for capturing the spirit of his "heart-dog" Zorro.
ReplyDelete-Barb-
It was a pleasure Barb! TY :)
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