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August 27, 2018 at 11:08 pm #461093
Hi everyone,
Just sharing a start to a new scratchboard piece. Since cattle are part of my family history – pretty much as far back as I can follow on some sides – I can’t help but have a fondness for them. So I’m working on a new piece using my own reference photo of one of our steers. I wanted a dramatic crop of this animal, so that it’s all about the eyes…and a bit of the ears. The scratchboard is 6×12 inches in size. So far, I’m using a #11 X-Acto Blade. I expect that will be my only tool for this piece. I’m just getting started, so I hope you’ll join me in this WIP. Since I work pretty slow, I’ve brought coffee and donuts. :wink2:
I already have a scratchboard of a steer entitled “Steer”…I’m horrible at titling my work. Any name ideas would be appreciated. C&C welcome. Thank you for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
August 28, 2018 at 10:30 am #682885Following along…
Kay
Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
August 28, 2018 at 11:26 am #682909I’m working on my first donut and cup of coffee!
J.RichardSecor - Art is not a matter of fact - it is a matter of opinion C&C's welcomed
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http://painterofthesouthwest.blogspot.com/August 28, 2018 at 5:28 pm #682890August 28, 2018 at 8:13 pm #682893Thanks Kay. Glad to have you here for the WIP.
That’s great, Richard! It’s a buffet – help yourself.
Great to have you watching, Ron.
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
August 30, 2018 at 12:35 pm #682886Here I am.
“It’s All About the Eyes”
Wish you hadn’t mentioned donuts. None left here, may have to go to town…ha.My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.comAugust 30, 2018 at 1:44 pm #682895I’ve gotten a little more done on this piece. The cowlick in the center makes the fur direction an interesting challenge. Funny how cattle always have that cowlick there (I guess that’s where the term came from after all! ). Once in a while, you’ll see a calf/cow with a pair of cowlicks side by side…like a couple of little stars of fur.
Anyway, here’s where this is at the moment. C&C welcome. Thanks for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
August 30, 2018 at 1:45 pm #682894Thank you, Jo! I’ve just posted a fresh update, and with it, fresh donuts and coffee. You have great timing!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
August 30, 2018 at 2:16 pm #682914I’m sure it will be wonderful. Of all media I have used, scratch board was a disaster for me. I give you Much respect!!
August 30, 2018 at 9:17 pm #682896Thank you so much, Skylar. It is a different medium…it has its challenges for sure, but that’s true of any medium. I can’t imagine doing such great digital art as you do. I respect you right back. My disaster medium? Watercolors. Yikes, I was so bad at watercolors!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
September 7, 2018 at 11:25 pm #682897I’ve got a new update…and fresh coffee and donuts to share!
Not a lot to say about him at the moment…more hairs are coming in, and the white spot on his forehead is all in place (and will be brightened up more later). The eye is just started. I love how cattle have such enormously long eyelashes. They have pretty eyes. It’s coming along.
C&C welcome. Thanks for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
September 17, 2018 at 12:10 am #682898Here’s an update at last. I’ve been working around the eye area, which is always delicate and precise, so it goes slower. The eye is still just a hollow spot and needs those lovely long lashes that cattle have. Otherwise, moving along the brow/temple area. It’s coming along.
Fresh coffee and donuts, anyone?
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
September 17, 2018 at 12:32 pm #682888Beautiful work!
September 17, 2018 at 1:39 pm #682899Thanks so much, Debra!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
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