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[Becky Foster]

Hi everyone :wave: I had this in the what's on yer easel thread earlier this month - here she is finished up. My little toy fox terrier.

I've been painting with oils for 3 years and mostly focused on alla prima plein airs for most of that time. Just starting to get comfortable enough to do portraits...any c&c's or advice very welcome!

Take care,
Becky

Ps. there's a wip thread for this in the wip forum

[Novenus]

Great rendering of your doggy. I see that you grounded him! Amazing how much a tiny bit of shadow makes a difference. As far as crit is concerned the only thing that seems a bit off is the hind left leg (his, our viewing right). A bit thick and the shadows of the tendons & bone seem to be in an odd place. Did you work from a photo or did you train your dog to stand still?

[Becky Foster]

Thanks for the crit Novenus - I see what you're saying and I'll try and fix it (paint's still wet!). I used a photo reference and the real dog...

[janeTuesday]

Love those big ears! Well done :thumbsup:

[Novenus]

Such a cute dog... don't forget to shorten the hind legs as well!!

[Becky Foster]

Such a cute dog... don't forget to shorten the hind legs as well!!

Nah, she's a leggy dog, I think the photo's distorted. Thanks very much though.

Thanks Janetuesday!

Here's a couple little updates and the values are truer in this pic. Might work on her some more tomorrow - I'm up for more suggestions!

Thanks again,
Becky

[Eduardo Flores]

Very good work: the ample range of values and the use of blue into the shadows gives this canine portrait a special feeling of vitality and force.
The drawing also is vey good, presenting a spontaneous, vivacious expression in her "face".

Eduardo

[mgwilson59]

Absolutely wonderful use of color!

~Monte

[Becky Foster]

Thanks so much Eduardo and Monte! I made some changes, hope you still like it.

I think it's really finished now, any suggestions or critiques very welcome!

Take care,
Becky

[mgwilson59]

Becky, I think your latest is spot with just enough color to compliment the white fur. I would'nt change a thing on it. Well Done!

~Monte

[Becky Foster]

Thanks Monte! I have to admit I couldn't leave well enough alone and blended the white on her top lip (where she's "smiling") in a little. NOW she's done ;)

Take care,
Becky

[Aires]

Your final version is a winner. Nice painting and color use.