Have worked a bit more on this today. Mostly I was just getting the placement of the first two dogs. I will put two more in. It seems SAD often is called to help litters that have been abandoned. Building sites, waste ground, and outside the veterinary clinic or kennels are the most popular places for people to abandon litters of puppies.
Okay, this is a little different but along the same theme as the last painting. This is a view I see everyday - two or three times a day. I see it in the morning when I go riding, I see it in the evening when I pick up the kids. This is very much an impressionist painting since it is done from memory rather than a reference (plein air or photo). So it is not accurate by any means, but it gives the feel of the view. In the foreground will be some dogs sniffing around trying to find food - bones left by workmen or fish guts from some of the guys who fish on the bank. It is the sort of place where stray dogs might be found.
For some reason (probably shine from the paint) the colours are not true and it is a little out of focus, but for the moment you get the idea.
For the moment I have just been working on the background and when it is a little drier I will put in the dogs. It is oil on canvas board 8" x 10".
Am happy to say that I have now finished the pug commission. I am even happier to say that the lady who commissioned it loves the painting - phew!
Have largely finished the boy dog - Teddy although there are some minor alterations to make. Tomorrow will try to finish the girl dog - Lucy and then just do the touch ups on both dogs and finish the background.
Worked a bit more on this today. Progress is slow as I don't have much time, but it is making progress so I can't complain!
Have started a Pug commission which I got through the Strays of Abu Dhabi, so the proceeds for this painting will go to the Strays of Abu Dhabi. These are two adorable little Pugs, each has a unique look and a personality to go with it - so this will be a challenging commission to capture their characters. On your left is Teddy, a vigourously active little guys who is very sweet and friendly, but never stops for a minute. On your right is Lucy, an older more sadate character who just wants cuddles and a quiet life.
Have worked a bit more on this today. Mostly I was just getting the placement of the first two dogs. I will put two more in. It seems SAD often is called to help litters that have been abandoned. Building sites, waste ground, and outside the veterinary clinic or kennels are the most popular places for people to abandon litters of puppies.
