
Here we are pretty much done. I may putter around a bit but for the most part, I think we are in the clear. Hope my friend likes it!
Okay, here we see lots of progress from the last image. We are starting to see things more like they will when they are finalized.
Gone are most of the outlines as I have honed the drawing somwhat. I am loving how the cream fur is played against the blue wall and the floors.
Now, I'll step back again and see what stands out as needing work and then start deepening and smoothing the colours into each other.
Those of you who remember my procession painting will see similarities in this card. I really wanted to express a walking person using only a black shape. I think I pulled it off. The shoes are really important in the piece. I wanted to get the motion just right. I like how they turned out.
Also notice, I'm getting better at trees. For years and years it was something I struggled with and I've been really studying and working on them. Thank goodness they are looking better and better.
A friend on a running forum was cleaning out her basement and thought of me when she came across some supplies she had bought for an art class she had taken a while back. Needless to say I was more than happy to hear this!
I have never actually painted with oils, I only have a vague idea where to start but I can't believe how excited I am to experiment. The time must be right for this old dog to learn some new tricks.