Had a rough day here, with a sick kitty, but enjoyed being able to lose myself in Quilty’s bossy barking presence. She seemed to be demanding, “ME!! PAY ATTENTION! TO ME!!“ So, here’s Quilty, in all her bossy splendor. Heathers, I hope you enjoy the portrait! I’ve got Saturday-ish things to do today, but I’ll … Read More “Portrait Marathon update: Quilty is done”
Celeste turned out kind of moody, kind of 19th century, I think. I’m pleased. I hope you like her, Laura! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to work out the unique challenges of this particular painting. (I can say that now! LOL ) I’m off to take a sick kitty to the vet. When I get … Read More “Portrait Marathon Update: Celeste is Done”
Oh my goodness! This one is a challenge! A stripy dog lying in stripy sunlight. *sigh* I always say I should charge twice for brindles! (But I don’t!)Look at this lovely photo: Here’s my sketch to work out an even more dramatic lighting (going back to my comic book coloring roots, here!) And here’s where … Read More “Portrait Marathon Update: Celeste”
Oh, I like this one! So soft and silky-looking. Here’s Show, all sleepy and comfy. What do you think? Want to just curl up with him (I do!) That came out very small and fuzzy. Hm! Well, here’s a little detail of the eye area, just ’cause. On to the next portrait: Laura’s Celeste.
Yesterday was all about organizing sign-ups, collecting pictures, responding to questions, and prepping canvasses. This morning, I got down to the fun business of actually painting. Cara-Lea’s Show is first up. He’s in the Blue Phase right now. That’s where I do an underpainting in shades of blue, that looks kind of like a black-and-white … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Updates”
For the time being. 😉 I had a tie for number 10, so I’ll do both, making it 11 for this round. Thanks everyone! I’m going to go walk the dogs, then come back and PAINT!
I have one spot left! Who’s going to get in under the wire, hmmmm? Thanks to everyone who signed up so far! I’ll post finished paintings as I go along …… Now to the fun part! PAINTING!
Xan’s Portrait Marathon. n. An event during which an artist or artists produce portraits in a concentrated fashion over a set period of time. Participants submit photos for reference, and agree to purchase the finished portrait at a set price. Great fun for all! Fabulous gifts! Here are the details: This marathon will be a … Read More “Portrait Marathon Sign-ups are …….”
I’m testing to see if people can upload their pictures here as comments. Let’s see …. Testing with Mylie, who “posed” for my Better Days show a few years ago. Want to see what Mylie’s portrait came out like? Mylie, NOT in a shelter! (The Better Day show was a series of portraits of dogs … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Sign ups imminent. This is a test!”
