WDE Oct 5 - Malamute

[LJW]

This treatment of the malamute is a bit of a departure for me - essentially no blending (except for his tongue). I'm not sure I like the effect of the background showing through the oil pastel strokes, but it was a fun experiment. Caran d'Ache, Holbein Artist, and Sennelier oil pastels on blue colourfix paper, 6" X 7" About 2 hours. Thanks for the great photos, EP. Jane

[eyepaint]

Jane this is super. Your technique of letting the bg show through the strokes makes him look extra fluffy. Great contrast of the unblended fur with the blended tongue :) Can't you imagine burying your toes into his fur when your feet are cold?

[lisilk]

Oh that is something special Jane! The fur texture is spectacular!:clap: :clap: What a happy pup.

Li

[carol_lee]

I think its absolutely gorgeous! That style really suits the fur....

Carol

[*Deirdre*]

Slightly outside your comfort zone maybe....but you cracked it none the less! Well done!:clap: :clap:

[Dewi]

After seeing yours, should I show mine?(we have the same crop too)
This is wonderful, the blue paper showing means reflections from the sky on the furs as Islander (Tami) said.
The tongue is very nice too.

[jlloren]

Great crop, great execution. You really nailed this one.
Cheers!
Joel

[ExpressiveAngie]

Great crop, great execution. You really nailed this one.
Cheers!
Joel
:clap: yup yup!

[Firehorse_Australia]

Oh I have to say is WOW
I LOVE the effect of the background peeking through, gives the painting a richer and more harmonious feel, really makes you think of cold, snow and working dogs!!!!!!!!

[sadscribbler]

This is super. Love the textures and the tight crop.

[bluefrog]

Beautiful work on this one!!

[ElleZee]

Stunning work, Jane! I like it, however your achieved it!!! Great texture on the fur by leaving the paper show and his mouth looks so perfect blended.

[susnfx]

This is beautiful, Jane. Excellent work--and I like the bg showing through. Very nice.

Susan

[RogerPf]

Great OP treatment, Jane.

[VeldaJ]

Absolutely gorgeous, Jane.

[suz_lyn]

he looks like he is in the midst of a snow powder, which is a really cool effect, I think! love it!

[Elainepsq]

I agree with all of the above. It IS super, and I think the background color showing though really helps the texture on this one.

[Blue Mood]

You did especially well on the mouth and nose:)
Keep up the good work!
Suzan

[Signchick]

The colorfix showing through does give his fun a lot of texture!!! You couldn't pick up an op and do a bad job!!!! I love your malamute!!

[lmmilam]

Very realistic.. I think I can hear him panting!

I especially like the way the background shows through the fur.. it seems to bring everything together.

He has such a soft, furry feel I want to pet him! :clap:

[kordelia]

..... and WHEN you blend, you blend superbly!!!! WOW... he's all huggy fuzzy fur and then that liquid mouth/tongue... great contrasts.....:clap: kor

[Cheryl T.]

Ooooooh, I like the effect you got for the fur and you did such a good job on his tongue too. Love it. :clap::clap::clap:

[cmwynn]

That is what you are supposed to do - use the color of the paper to contribute to the drawing. My head knows this but my hands compulsively cover every bit of paper. He has that aloof air of a dog who knows he is in charge.

[ANGHWAR]

Jane, what a handsome fellow. I think the bg adds to th eoverall.

[Polygon]

Very furry, and the smooth tongue is a nice contrast.

[orangepassion]

This looks like a woven tapestry. Interesting texture and beautiful color too.

Orange

[connievanwinssen]

Beautifully done! Great crop:)