First Version-Friday
Oil on 7x5 hardboard.
On Friday afternoon I was ready to post this on the WDE at Wet Canvas. But I was running late, so decided to post it today (Sat).
But all evening long on Friday, I was nagged by the feeling that the painting had fallen short of what I had originally intended.
So this morning, throwing caution to the winds, I attacked it by adding a lot of stronger colors.
I like it better now. Glad I had to wait til today to post it.
Second Version-SaturdayOn Friday afternoon I was ready to post this on the WDE at Wet Canvas. But I was running late, so decided to post it today (Sat).
But all evening long on Friday, I was nagged by the feeling that the painting had fallen short of what I had originally intended.
So this morning, throwing caution to the winds, I attacked it by adding a lot of stronger colors.
I like it better now. Glad I had to wait til today to post it.
Close up
ahhhh....---time to reconsider and it worked out just right. I love this sheep!
ReplyDeleteI think you're are on of the best impressionist painters out there Deano!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I am seeing knitting needles and a need to sleep in this one, Dean (as in counting sheep). How fabulous! Somehow you've captured that innate gentleness that we ascribe to sheep. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely calm expresion Dean, and youve got some really interesting texture on the sheep.
ReplyDeleteVotre mouton donne envie de le caresser tant sa laine est merveilleusement bien reproduite.
ReplyDeleteLes tonalités de couleurs employées pour le fond sont judicieuses.
Bisous
My gosh but you are so darned good with animals! Must be because you love them? Love her woolly coat.
ReplyDeleteNo guts, no glory...I think it takes courage to do what you have done, and the rewards are bountiful! Beautiful painting, Dean. The expression of the sheep is so blissful - I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe wool feels real to touch, more than that, there is a kind of healing energy out of that calm face.
ReplyDeletenice sheep series Dean.
ReplyDeleteYou aced this sheep Dean! Excellent job....
ReplyDeleteHey there Dean!... A good lesson to us all!
ReplyDeleteSecond effort!... Stretch!... TOUCHDOWN!!! Never give up the ship!
Beautiful colour harmony and texture... and the the expression??? Ewe caught it ! She's beautiful!
Good Painting!... Happy New Year!
Warm regards,
Bruce