I have just begun a new painting of a Gypsy Vanner called Scarlet. She is really beautiful and I am so excited about painting her. Thanks to Jamie Mammano for the use of the photo. Here is the first stage: I used a light gray paper. I am going to put a dark background for …
Here is the finished painting: I continued to add darks and lights on top. I also finished the background. I wanted a feeling of fall so I added oranges along with the greens. I also added warm colors in the nose to bring it forward in the space. I know it all looks black to you …
Here’s the finished portrait of the shepherd. I think he’s beautiful!
Here I add Moqui’s paws and work some more on the background.
Now I am adding some deep black over the previous layers. He is starting to look really good, don’t you think? I also add his eyes. I love his amber eyes that are rimmed in a pumpkin color.