Heya all. Sorry for the delay. I had to fiddle some more with a recent project, run some errands, do some accounting and finish my taxes yesterday. Here’s where Hubble got to at some point yesterday afternoon. I did get some more work done on the portrait, but I’m going to wait a little longer … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Hubble has growing pains!”
Hubble is starting to look back at me, here. Actually, he appears to be staring rather hard with his right eye (on our left)! That will have to be adjusted. I started this one a little differently. I laid down some color washes first; the background (and sides of the deep canvas), and the lilac … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Hubble begins”
Lookit this little guy!! What a cutie, huh? Hubble, I’m told, was always a gentleman, a true velcro dog, and the very apple of his human mom’s eye. He came to his final family with “age unknown”, zipped to their hearts, and stayed there, even after his passing a couple years later. I hope I … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Hubble”
Alright! Pending an overnight waiting period, I think Bailey’s done! What do you think? Any comments? How did I get from that sort of Dresden blue look underpainting to this? Lots of layers! I got the background laid in, most of the color in Bailey herself, stepped back, and wasn’t happy. I went away, had … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Bailey DONE”
The weekend is over, and it’s back to the fun/work of the Marathon! Bailey is taking shape on her canvas. This is a phase I always enjoy. The underpainting, usually primarily in thalo blue, establishes the values, like a black and white photo, but giving a tone to the final painting, with the shadows moving … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Bailey stage 2”
Well, for all the flurry of sign-ups, we got off to a slow start yesterday. The first few people weren’t quite ready to roll when I was, so I skipped forward ’til I got to Eliza’s Bailey. Look at that girl!!! *melt* (She even reminds me a little of our Happy, in who’s honor I’m … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Bailey”
EDIT TO ADD: SIGN UPS ARE FULL!!The first 10 (and I haven’t counted all the rest, yet!) are in. If I get to the end of those, and want to keep going, that’s just what I’ll do! I know Grey Muzzle can use the bucks, and Spring energy is in the air, so there! Thanks … Read More “Spring Portrait Marathon!”
December’s Fundraiser is to benefit the Gentle Barn. The work they do is heroic, helping both animals and people to heal from abuse and life’s worst challenges. It’s hard work. They need all the help they can get. I’m too far away to go muck stalls and exercise horses, but together we can put a … Read More “December Fundraiser”
