Painting Progression
Step 1: Hardboard is covered with both white and black gesso winding up with a middle value gray tone. Then the support was toned with thinned alizarin crimson acrylic.
The drawing was transferred using Saral Transfer paper. Saral is great stuff! It creates a white chalk line and is excellent for transferring unto a dark surface. I then ink in any important areas that I definitely don't want to lose using Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen. Then thalo blue acrylic was added to what would be the white areas, then in a few extra areas throughout the painting for balance.
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Step 1: Hardboard is covered with both white and black gesso winding up with a middle value gray tone. Then the support was toned with thinned alizarin crimson acrylic.
The drawing was transferred using Saral Transfer paper. Saral is great stuff! It creates a white chalk line and is excellent for transferring unto a dark surface. I then ink in any important areas that I definitely don't want to lose using Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen. Then thalo blue acrylic was added to what would be the white areas, then in a few extra areas throughout the painting for balance.
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Step 2: From here on out I used oils. I painted what would be the lightest and darkest areas to establish the range of contrast.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Step 3: I continued to develop the painting using thinned darks and thick lights. For thick paint, pick up plenty at the tip of the bristles...apply with one touch (don't attempt to spread it)...the go back and reload.Finished Painting
Oil on 7x5 hardboard.This is my contribution to the WDE at Wet Canvas. Beth was the hostess...Brenda B supplied the reference photo.
This little basset just sends the AWWWW factor clear off the charts! The little guy looked so guilty! I added the Christmas accoutrements to illustrate his horrible crime against society.
Close ups
SoldProverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Awwwww ! ...... with a face like that how can anyone resist !
ReplyDeleteSo well done. I really appreciated the explanation of your process.
It's a lot of fun to see the progression...he looks so cute, I want to pet him and tell him everything will be all right! lol..wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteComment ne pas craquer???Avec de tels yeux je succombe à son charme et je l'adopterais bien... Belle progression, merci de nous la montrer.
ReplyDeleteBisous
He's got to be my all time favorite of yours, Deano, and I'm a cat person, LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog!
Great progression, Dean! I enjoyed seeing your steps towards this finished beauty. Great job!
ReplyDelete-Don
Very cool Dean. We all seem to approach our paintings in a different way. Loved seeing yours, and the beautiful finished product.
ReplyDeleteJust perfect! You built up those layers with such patience, and the end result is amazing, Dean!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Dean! and you can't beat paintings of puppies around the holidays. That's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the progress photos, I always enjoy seeing how others work. This is precious. That color on the top of his head just glows.
ReplyDeleteThe progression you have shared taught me a lot today, thanks! I loved the glow on this head and his look!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!!! Adding the Christmas ribbon just tugs at the ole' heart strings. Great job, this would make a wonderful Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteYou have given me a big smile with this one.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
super job Deano. Love the little guy.
ReplyDeleteWhat is there NOT to love :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a super painting, Dean, with plenty of charm, but not overly sentimental--I love it! Thank you for the detailed progression account. It is fascinating and instructive to see how you work your magic.
ReplyDeleteOh my this is great - what a face! Thanks so much for sharing your steps - hope you can do that more often. I know sometimes it just doesn't work out that way but loved seeing how you make your magic.
ReplyDeleteLove WIP Dean. This one is too darn cute. His eyes tell the story. Beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing your painting progression Dean. This little bassett is too cute - nice job!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet painting, Dean - well done! I like that you posted the steps to create it.
ReplyDeleteDean, enjoyed the step by step and especially the finished painting. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLol...That is some face, isn't it, Dominique? Thanks for stopping in.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Celeste! Yes, this time I somehow had enough pauses to take snapshots for a progression.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martine! I agree...I would surrender to that sweet little face also!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay! Please don't be a stranger, and stop back often!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog...very creative works!
Don...Thanks. I'm proud of myself for remembering to snap a few photos along the way. Glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteHi, Vern...Thanks. Yes the different approaches really capture my attention when it comes to surfing the blogs.
ReplyDeleteMarie...Thank you...I'm glad my impatience doesn't show...Lol!
ReplyDeleteDeb...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just returned from your wonderful blog. Great art and very prolific!!
Barbara...thanks for those very kind words.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie! Yes, the ol' Christmas ribbon gotcha! Lol.
ReplyDeleteGary...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth...Thanks...I appreciate it.
Mary...The progress shots were my pleasure, Mary. Glad you liked them.
Karen...Thanks for the kind words and the gentle nudge. I will try to post more progress shots in the upcoming year.
ReplyDeleteHilda...Thank you for taking time to leave the nice comment!
ReplyDeletePatty...I appreciate it...Thanks!
Edward...Thank you, my friend!Thanks for commenting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann! I appreciate it!