Close ups
This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Kay was the gracious hostess.
Just had to paint this doe.
I immediately started hearing the Julie Andrews song from The Sound Of Music, "Doe A Deer". Thus the long title, "A Drop Of Golden Sun" (I emphasized the sun behind the doe's head.
The reference photo
Once again, The background is completely "fly by the seat of your pants" made up from the imagination.
Oftentimes, when doing a background like this...not having an idea of where I'm going...it can be pretty intimidating and can be easily put off "until later". But when I jump right in ( like jumping into a pool of COLD water) I feel especially rewarded . I mean of course, when it turns out at least half way right. I enjoy seeing all the paint surprises that happened along the way.
Available ... If interested, contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com
My Etsy
Ephesians 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
Dean, I love the colors you used to produce this piece! The shades of color in the deer are fascinating and the background is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sunny. Much of the background was "invented" by the paint itself. Merely by adding it and moving it around and seeing what to keep.
DeleteWell Dean, you know me for color so I have no hesitation on telling you I LOVE the background.
ReplyDeleteBacklighting can make or break and this is fabulous.
Thank you very much, Julie! Glad you think I was successful with my attempt at backlighting. I value your opinion! :)
DeleteAn excellent scripture verse for this piece, Dean. I love the background especially, with all its glorious color framing this little deer.
ReplyDeleteYes, I liked that scripture too, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteThe background was the really fun part.
Beautiful, Dean! The halo around her head is so striking.
ReplyDeleteSensational! You really brought that photo to life. Nice background too.
ReplyDeleteI think Deers are such delicate creatures, I love the way you painted it and the beautiful glow of light behind it.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the background and how it goes into the deer!! Excellent piece!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the observation all have made, he is coming out of the frame live! Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteGood job. I do like how you've captured the light on the deer.
ReplyDeleteWonderful as always. I realize when I see this, I've missed seeing your blog, have to get back to blogging regularly!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love your style and use of color. Beautiful deer!
ReplyDelete