I’m pretty sure Red’s portrait is done. I’ll sleep on it (not literally – that would not be comfortable at all!) Since it’s almost 9:30 at night, and tomorrow is Chris’ greyhound, Cash’s turn at the Marathon, I’ll just give you a gallery of progress pictures to look at.
WaliAcrylic on panel (Claybord), 8 x 10© Xan Blackburn Whew! Wali’s portrait, on 8 x 10 panel, took me a little longer than the smaller 5 x 5 canvasses, but I could have been more efficient, I think. Also, working on the very smooth panel requires a different touch, as it shows watery brush strokes … Read More “Portrait Marathon: #4 Wali”
RileyAcrylic on canvas, 5×5© Xan Blackburn Gorgeous whippet-guy, Riley, with those smokey bedroom eyes … I’m in looooove! Riley has a brother who’s portrait I did awhile back, with a sort of flowery background. Riley’s reference photos included one with a fallen leafy background, and I liked that, but didn’t want to get too finicky … Read More “Portrait Marathon: #3 Riley”
Matt5″ x 5″, Acrylic on canvas©Xan Blackburn 2012 Fall Portrait Marathon, Painting #7: Matt Matt’s painting finished up in one sustained burst, and I didn’t get any more progress pics for you. Sorry about that! We left off here. One of the first things I did when I picked my brushes back up was … Read More “FPM: Matt is Done!”
Matt – reference photo Fall Portrait Marathon, Painting #7: Matt This is Matt. Those bedroom eyes with their serious gaze are inspiring feelings of warmth, and a distinct desire to give him cookies! His owner, Christine, got in on an earlier marathon, giving me the chance to paint her boy Hamilton in a field of … Read More “FPM: I’m baa-aack! Meet Matt”
Christine’s Hamilton is all done! What an alert, but peaceful gaze. The lupine-filled background is rich as a tapestry, but I hope it doesn’t compete with Ham’s delicate coloring and brindle markings. Below is a detail view of the same area I gave you last time for comparison. Hamilton’s portrait is my first whippet. How … Read More “Portrait Marathon update: Hamilton DONE”
Christine’s Hamilton is coming along nicely. The original reference photo had a lot of detail, which is good, but it was taken in low light, with no real shadows. Maybe a very cloudy wintery day? Anyway, the light was cold, and it was hard to see his golden fawn patches. At my request, she sent … Read More “Portrait Marathon update: Hamilton progress 1”
