Sunday, November 25, 2007

Finished



Finished this today and signed after photographing.

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. I'm pleased with the fur, lots of dry brushing!

For those of you interested in the technicalities, my palette consisted of Finity acrylic paints:
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Titanium White
Mars Violet Deep
Payne's Grey
...and of course French Blue for the background shade which was Liquitex.





20 comments:

jtstone said...

Nice Studio, Next to big window, perfect.
Jeannine

Lorraine said...

great job on the doggie they should love it.

Margaret McCarthy Hunt said...

NIce job!!! Back to the Christmas tree.....

Anonymous said...

Oh my, this is just beautiful. You are good, REALLY good. Your art work just amazes me.

Susan Hosken said...

The dog is fabulous. I wish I had your talent to be able to do my deceased cats. Well done.
Lots of love from Susan in Australia

Serena Lewis said...

I love German Shepherds! My Mum and Dad bred and showed them for years. They are a beautiful, intelligent and noble breed. The recipients will be absolutely thrilled, Anita! Beautiful work ~ :)

Karen Sandstrom said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. I wanna pet him! And thanks for posting along the way.

Teri said...

simply stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!

juj said...

Oh! He's simply wonderful!!! I'm sure the owner was THRILLED. You did an amazing job Anita - you should be very proud.

Robyn Sinclair said...

One very happy client, I bet! There is something so touching in his expression. Brava, Anita.

MD said...

Utterly fabulous Anita. GS are my favourite dogs....such loving loyal animals. You've really caught the tender intelligent expression in his/her eyes and the noble stance of his/her head. Gorgeous.
MD

Angie in AZ said...

Wow Anita, you did an amazing job. It looks as if I could reach out and bury m fingers in his fur! Beautiful!

Judybec said...

Oooooooh! VERY nice. so soft looking and what a wonderful expression on the dog's face.

Sandy said...

Simply fabulous, and you captured the sweet eyes so perfectly - which is Key in my opinion!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet, loyal face --- you did a wonderful job with this!

E-J said...

Brava!!

Anonymous said...

he's gorgeous! the head tilt, the eyes ... you can see his personality.

Joan Y said...

Yowza! He's beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your process.

Anonymous said...

Your painting is stunning anita! You've captured such a beautiful pride, but also a gentleness, which is typical of them..I grew up with one of them. They are beautiful dogs, in appearance and pride and behaviour...when they are trained, like all dogs, of course! you can feel proud of this painting.
ronell

Anonymous said...

It turned out beautifully and I'm sure your clients were very happy with it, too.