This is a new painting I have started today. It is of the winning photograph from the Drogheda Animal Rescue Pet Photo Competition. The size is 12″ x 8″ (30cm x 20cm) and I am using acrylic paints on canvas. I have stretched and primed the canvas a couple of days ago, let it dry and sanded it for an even fine surface.
This is a lovely picture of a springer spaniel having great fun in the snow – reminds me of my own dog Bruce – he gets that same look on his face, kind of like, come and catch me if you can!
I have completed the first stage of this painting – underpainting. I have used raw umber, burnt umber and titanium white for some corrections. The next stages will involve detailing the fur and working on the background. Because it is a snowy scene, the face will show up really well.
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