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11-23-2005, 07:33 PM
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Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Hello all,
just thought i'd share a painting i'm currently doing for my daughter and Son-in-law....they lost their 'Wee Dougal'..two weeks ago...(the white dog)...both dogs are Lhaso-apso's....the photo i have is quite small and not very clear...however i'm doing the best i can....i just went right in and painted without doing a line drawing....as i didn't want a photographic look to it....i will finish it tomorrow i hope, as it's too late tonight....see what you think...thanks for looking....boxed canvas 12''x9''.
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11-23-2005, 07:59 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
If I were your daughter and son-in-law, I would be thrilled to have such a charming and personal remembrance of my late fur-friend!
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11-24-2005, 06:04 AM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Thanks for commenting Rose Queen.....i think the pic. i have has too much light and so i'm going to use another photograph of Dougal for the face....i hope i don't mess up...lol.
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11-24-2005, 12:05 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
What a considerate act, Caroline. You have a very good start there. I can see their little personalities taking shape!
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11-24-2005, 04:06 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
This turned out great - they'll love it.
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11-25-2005, 06:04 AM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Thankyou Nascent and KJ.....changed my mind again....still using the same ref. ....this is where i am now....a little better i think...next will be the final image....thanks for looking.
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11-25-2005, 10:18 AM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Just adorable!
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11-25-2005, 12:44 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Caroline - they're so adorable! ... expect tears from the owners!!!!!! .... I'm sure your daughter and SIL will be pleased though.
Would you consider lightening the chair behind the dark dog to give a bit of contrast there? Just a thought so he doesn't get lost! 
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11-25-2005, 05:58 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
What cuties.
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11-25-2005, 07:31 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Hi all.....thanks BJ Maureen and Carol for the feedback and help....the photo i'm using as i said is very small and is in full light...and i'm trying to put in colour which is not there...lol... if you see what i mean.....this is defiantly a one off....anyway i have not finished it tonight ....i showed it to my grandaughter earlier on this evening for the first time..(her Mum and Dad don't know about it yet)... and she hugged it...they thought a lot of their dog...he went blind too....the wee soul...so i made up the eyes as they were just white....i'll just finish it off tomorrow i hope and i hope they will like it......see if you think it's getting there. thanks for looking.
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11-25-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Looking very good...an added softness it seems. Like that pop of red, too.
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11-26-2005, 11:13 AM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Thanks Jon......well...calling it finished now it's not a bad likeness and my home critic (hubby) says it's fine so thanks to all who commented and kept me painting.
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11-26-2005, 03:52 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
darling! Nice finish. Glad to see the added depth of color in their faces.
James
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11-26-2005, 08:09 PM
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Re: Two Wee Doggies (WIP)
Thankyou James.....the painting was well recieved...they were delighted with it.
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