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Shih Tzu Portrait Continues

Shih Tzu Portrait Continues

by | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog

Shih Tzu Portrait Continues I seem to be working this painting from top to bottom which isn’t always the case. Quinn’s face is important in this painting so I  concentrated on keeping the feeling of the way his hair grows, and trying to capture his rather...
The Little Princess Painting Continues

The Little Princess Painting Continues

by | Nov 16, 2014 | Blog

The Little Princess Painting Continues I’ve added more layers of paint to my Little Shih Tzu Princess Molly. This gives it a more solid feel. I’m using a cool grey blue in the shadow areas and a gentle light yellow in the highlights. Molly’s coat is...
Shih Tzu Portrait Underpainting

Shih Tzu Portrait Underpainting

by | Nov 7, 2014 | Blog

Shih Tzu Portrait Underpainting This is my first pass at laying down paint on Molly’s portrait. When I start an acrylic painting, I start by working with the paint thinned down with water to the point where it might almost be watercolor. My goal is to stay...