oil on canvas panel 8x6 inches
not for sale
The current Daily Paintworks Challenge is to paint man's best friend and his/her favorite thing. This is my own little studio dog, Sandy. She's a lovable bundle of love, fur and dog kisses. She waits patiently while I paint and knows exactly the moment I'm finished. Here she is on my studio rug at just that moment hoping for her favorite thing: a walk. When I talk to her about anything she cocks her head like this. Yep, she's adorable. Oh, but back to the painting!
She's white, which I knew would be a challenge, and that maltese (silky) and poodle (curly) hair was a challenge too. Luckily for me, my studio lights both cool and warm showed up in her fur. The color seemed to tie in with the rug, so I used consistent paint application throughout to further unify the painting. A limited palette helped too: burnt umber, yellow ochre, alizarin, ultramarine, cad yellow medium and T white. I really enjoyed painting my own little sweetheart.
To see the other entries to this challenge, click here.
Sandy is the cutest! I love how you tied in the colors of the rug to her shadows. Nothing is cuter than a cocked head.
ReplyDeleteLove your last bridge painting too!
I just love when a dog is asking a question, and you captured it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYour Sandy is adorable Karen! I love how you handled all the color in her white fur.
ReplyDeleteSandy is adorable and beautifully painted. She looks so much like my Maggie- who was a little bichon. Love how you painted all the fun fur! Also love that we are ready and getting a new bichon in about 6 more weeks! I will have a new studio assistant:)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!!! I know that head tilt well, I see it daily when I ask my puppy "Moose" if he's hungry:)) Wonderful painting!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing when you paint who or what you Love? Sandy is beautiful and you captured her so well. I have one of those Maltese-Poodle combos at home too. She is white with a few black spots. Maybe I'll give it a try now that you have given me great inspiration. Love the way you painted the rug, too.
ReplyDeleteI love her expression and your whites are beautiful...reflecting the surroundings perfectly. I'm always impressed with your paintings. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteReally cute dog, and I love how you depicted her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling dog, and a sweet little face. Great painting, Karen
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