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Here is an unaltered snippet of a photo of it in sunlight. [link] -It just shows how much the color brightens with the lighting. Just like an oil. I think that's one of the reasons it's such a wonderful medium to try to work with. ---
I referenced a classical landscape for the background trees. I also had to look at the coloration for the butterflies, because my first one was a flop. I also took pictures of my flowers and my own dog to help me in those areas.
Peeps~ A three-legged Papillion mix who's story compelled me to take the commission! which was to be a gift from some friends to his owner~ Something for her memory. I wish I had done this special little creature more justice. I wanted her to seem happy and waiting- or how ever that would make better sense.
My first attempt with oil in many years. I was glad to use it again but ...There was a bit of a struggle in just getting the feel of the medium again... and I had some issues- like, the black I mixed from brown and blue (which is what I usually do for black) turned gray for unknown reasons- so I had to start almost completely over- which messed up my original proportions, and the linseed oil would often ball-up instead of blend. But, don't get me wrong, I'm not really griping, I just don't know what I was doing that made those things happen. I am generally happy with it. I also started it before I knew I was going to have to move (and renovate) so it took me far longer than I would have liked to finish. I started in May- and it's been done for a while but- I wanted to wait to post it in the odd chance that it would be seen before the gift was given.
This submission was made from a scan, which dulls the color of the oils a bit. It's also pieced together from several different scans- so forgive my poor photoshop sewing job. I think the size was 12x16 inches (?) it was done on stretched canvas.
slightly larger image with download
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This is my beloved Peepers. I think the picture you painted was awesome. It was a gift to me from Amber and Heather. They are two dear friends of mine. The picture hangs in my living room. It is so real that at times it is hard for me to look upon. Peeps came to me as a rescue from Puppymill Rescue out of Florida. When I got her she could only spin around in circles from being kept in a cage that was too small for her. That is how her foot was twisted off. She was a smart gorgeous girl. Whenever I went of dog transports Peeps went with me. Everyone knew her and she loved to ride. Not a day goes by that I don't miss my special girl. I will be praying that God will make a way for you and the troubles with your arms. Just remember if He brings you too it He will bring you through it.
Lorie in MI
Beautiful job!
even this is nor my taste of scene, tghey way you did it is just epic. pure skill.