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Old 01-27-2009, 12:25 PM
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Hi everyone 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!

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Ps. there's a wip thread for this in the wip forum
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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?
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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...
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Love those big ears! Well done
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Such a cute dog... don't forget to shorten the hind legs as well!!
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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!

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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".

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Absolutely wonderful use of color!

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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!

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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!

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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

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