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RamonaQ — Boston Terrier Large
Published: 2007-11-04 10:33:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 834; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 0
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I've painted this boston terrier before, just a few weeks ago. The lady who ordered it requested a larger version, so I repainted it 9" by 12", watercolour; the other one is 5" by 7". So, same dog in the same pose, but this one's just a bit larger.Original available.
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Thank you very much! I guess it's mostly just a matter of practice. Well, that and the fact that I try not to post the really ugly paintings I've done.
I've just visited your gallery - great work; I've always been terribly frustrated by pastels, so I'm impressed to find people who have the knack.
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Very well painted indeed, I am thinking of trying some other subjects myself. Time will tell guess
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Thanks very much! In my experience, trying out new things is never a bad idea.
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THe backround matches so well with the dog's colors
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Thanks! I often go for "blue-sky" backgrounds on black and white dogs, but this sepia seemed to give it a more "formal" look.
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Thank you very much! I think that with dog paintings that call for a lot of detail, it's best to try to pull the brush in the direction of the flow of the fur.
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Thank you very much! I agree on this one - I think for the formal pose, the more formal background suits it a little better.
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Thanks very much! I think makingthis one just a little larger helped out a bit.
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wow, amazingly good for water-colour, so solid, like your coffee effect on the background?
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Thanks! On the background for this one, I just used a wash with sepia. It's a nice versatile colour that goes well with any decor.
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ah, ok, thanks for sharing... and you're welcome
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Another of your best I think. Great realism. Very eyecatching.
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Thank you very much! I think I prefer the larger version; I used to paint mostly small, but sometimes if the reference photo is good, I can get a little more detail in a larger portrait.
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Yes painting big is certainly easier.
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Thank you very much! I try to pay careful attention to the eyes when I can because I think that's usually what people are drawn to. I paint them first, thinking that if I can get them right, the rest of the painting should be a breeze.
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Thanks! I think she'll be happy with it. The other one already sold, so it's not like I wasted my time.
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I'm sure she will, I've asked my Daughter to hunt out the photo's of the bedlington so she'll either upload them soon or i will
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Same dog, same pensive mood
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Thanks! I put a little added effort into the eyes. I think it probably helped that I took the reference photo - I kind of knew what i wanted it to look like.
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You're wise and talking from experience
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Experience i may have, but I think a lot of people would argue with you about the wisdom!
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You talk like a lawyer, always trying to have the last word. I rest my case
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...that's me getting in the last word again.
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I think it looks better this size, with more details
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Thanks! A nice clear reference photo sure helps.
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oh wow, the amount of detail you were able to get in this one is amazing! :0 awesome job! x3
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Thanks very much! Sometimes, if the photo I'm working with is good, I can do a larger portrait that has a lot of detail.
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I wish I had your artistic ability, sadly when I paint it looks like my dog vomited on the paper.
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Thanks very much! I guess a nice clear reference photo makes a lot of difference.
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yes it does! the camera i have right now really stinks. i'm getting a new one for my birthday this Sunday!
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Excellent! And happy birthday a little early!
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Thank you! You're so funny - we both know what you're thinking!
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