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| initial sketch |
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| transfer to watercolor pad |
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| first watercolor washes |
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| adding some detail |
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| adding some more washes and direction of hair |
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| Finished portrait of Daisy! 8 by 10 watercolor on watercolor paper © Maria |
Though I would share Daisy's portrait from start to finish. Next two large horse portraits, paper stretched ready to throw some paint :)
Daisy is precious, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dana! All of the dog breeds are so different, struggle sometimes to get their true character on paper.
DeleteMaria, you did a wonderful job with Daisy! She looks like a very sweet girl. I enjoy seeing your steps, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn, really want to do some eye studies, as I feel like they need a bit more finish and polish.
DeleteFabulous, Maria, you do animal portraits so well! I enjoyed the steps, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy! This will be a mothers day present, so I am glad you like it, Daisy was well loved and missed.
DeleteLoved seeing the steps - and the completed painting is fabulous! I'd be pleased as punch if if a portrait of mine came out so well as yours. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat! Such a big complement because I just love your work! I think all that anatomy study has helped out, animals are so much easier than any other subject for me. So I keep throwing in new subjects now and then, and go back to animals when my confidence gets shaky!
DeleteBeautifully painted Maria.Love the light you captured.Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThank you Yasha, so much easier when the reference photos have good lighting, I haven't yet gotten to where I can add in what I don't see, thank goodness for wonderful photos!
DeleteMaria he's beautiful. the Name shook me for a second there.. but she's a gorgeous Daisy too. You are so gifted..keep going,love ,Diana
ReplyDeleteOh Diana, so sorry, I should have thought of that, I know how hard it is when you lose a close friend, so much sadness. It gets better. Brings tears to my eyes remembering that sadness, I pulled the blinds, wouldn't answer the phone and cried for days. It gets better though, now when I look at pictures, I smile, no tears. Thinking of you Diana, hoping your heart heals.
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ReplyDeleteThe result is very beautiful, Maria! Her expression is so alive!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I find it hard to do animal portraits in watercolor, so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you and I think your animal portraits are wonderful!
DeleteWhat a lovely portrait of Daisy , beautiful expression and beautiful colors !
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane, I was loving the lighting in her reference photo, so flattering for her
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