The photo of this Black Lab looks a lot bluer than it really is. I use a limited palette so the color is actually a mixture of Prussian Blue and Alizarin Crimson - which makes a strong dark. There are actually a lot of colors in the dark areas. This lab looks a lot like "Mickey" who comes to visit daily, except that Mickey is over-weight and does not yet have a white muzzle. "Lab"
5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board
he is wonderful!
ReplyDeletei love the colors. The way you placed his collar and tag is masterful!
xo
melissa
I admire how you are able to render such a pretty portrait on such a small canvas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa and Sheila!!
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Judy
good morning judy!
ReplyDeletei blogged about you today :)
xo
melissa
http://pugnotes.blogspot.com/2009/01/judy-mackey-pug-and-bulldog.html
xo
melissa
Have been going back through your blog - what beautiful landscapes and seascapes. They have an energy which I find lacking in a lot of landscape work. And as for your pet portraits - absolutely love them.
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