Gremlin & Violet, pastel, 18x24"©Kim Werfel
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I'll walk you through some of the steps I took creating them....first was the selection of a grey Wallis paper, 18x24". Then I sketched in the large shapes and values with black pastel and an alcohol wash.
I started to experiment with color to liven up the black dogs....
Used a variety of warm colors that were in the leaves of the photograph for the background....
Finished with more attention to the back-lighting and details in the eyes, nose and expression.
They plan to frame them and have them on the wall Christmas morning! So exciting to be part of a family's Christmas surprise present!
Hoping you all have a lovely, happy and memorable Christmas holiday and a Happy New Year!
Kim
Hey Kim,
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see the steps. Yes, I always get lots of color into the blacks. It seems there are many black pets! Congrats on a nice piece.
Thanks Shannon!
DeleteBlack or white dogs/cats are really fun, since you can spice them up with color that works with the temperature/intensity and value.
Wishing you a fabulous 2013! :)