Tuesday, December 13, 2011

chocolate lab portrait in watercolor

chocolate lab portrait in watercolor 8 by 10 inches on paper ©Maria Reichert 2011

Have neglected my blogging lately while scurrying around in this holiday season!  I delivered this to his family this weekend and they were happy with him, so I thought I might share with you.  I really loved the eyes on this dog, so sweet.

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  1. Carol BlackburnDecember 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    It's wonderful and I'm sure they'll enjoy it for years to come.

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  2. Maria's WatercolorDecember 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you Carol

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  3. JudyDecember 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    He is so adorable, Maria! His eyes are fabulous!

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  4. Maria's WatercolorDecember 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Thanks Judy, I think I need to dedicate a month to eyes, dog eyes, horse eyes people eyes, they are tricky little things!

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  5. Rustique RestorationDecember 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Oh Maria! He is so cute!! And I think you have the eyes down pretty good there! You have really captured him! Love it :)

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  6. PatDecember 14, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I can see why they were so happy - you've done a brilliant job. His eyes are very soulful indeed xx

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  7. Maria's WatercolorDecember 14, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Thank you thank you! Hardest part with him was not getting his eyes to high, I wanted to show off his big, broad lab head! Look forward to doing another dog portrait, next two will be horses again!

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  8. Mermaid's PaletteDecember 17, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    What a beautiful portrait, Maria! Have fun on your next ones, and can't wait to see them also.

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  9. Maria's WatercolorDecember 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you Sheryl, I will share more when I am allowed. Hope you are starting to feel the holiday spirit, snow today is making it feel like Christmas is getting near!

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  10. Theresa PadenDecember 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Wow, awesome job on this one!! Love it!

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  11. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingDecember 28, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Gorgeous work! The eyes tell it all!

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  12. BlagaDecember 28, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Oh, his expression is so alive, I feel his presence when looking at him! I feel a personality, not just a dog. Very beautiful portrait! I much like your colors too, I have a problem keeping darks from getting muddy.

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  13. Maria's WatercolorDecember 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Thank you Carol and Blaga, I struggle a bit with getting my darks a bit muddy myself, I don't always know when to stop adding colors! Hoping to learn my color combos a bit better this year!?

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    your paintings are just beautiful, I have joined as a follower so I will keep up with your posts,

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  15. Arena ShawnJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    I really like the soft expression in his eyes...

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  16. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Thank you Laurie, hope to post more often in 2012, have so many ideas in mind! And thanks Arena, that was the most important thing I wanted to show in this painting, his eyes, so happy that you were drawn to them!

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