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Man’s Best Friend
Man’s Best Friend
8 x 10 Oil on Canvas
NFS
This was the first of this style of portrait painting that I tried. I was looking for a nice face and wanted someone I did not know. Happened upon this one on a friend’s blog and just loved the light and shadow- can’t resist a dog either for my challenge. I had drawn all this out a few times in thumbnails and then sketched it out on my canvas. Jim Richards came over and taught me how to build the face by just painting the shapes and in the end the face emerges. Totally fascinating. Jim really did most of this wonderful face and I was proud that I tackled the dog. I paint pretty loose naturally so this style seems to suit me. I decided to give it to my friend and then had that nervous hope that it would look like her husband whom I had never met. Apparently it does and I hope the dog enjoys it too! So much fun to paint. In case anyone is curious- Kelley MacDonald’s Tim and Paco.
I had the chance to see some special friends who were pretty close by. Made my way over to Hilton Head at the last minute to see Kelley MacDonald and we took a short road trip to see Sandra Baggette and Jerry Stocks whom we had met at a different workshop. Kelley was attending the Karin Jurick workshop and I got to see Karin for a bit and heard how fabulous this year’s workshop was. I know last years was amazing. I also got to meet “the” Linda Popple- funniest artist I have ever met! Saw several more old friends and met some new friends also. That is what is so special about this art world- getting to know folks with common interests through workshops and blogging. I treasure those friendships and appreciate the opportunity to stay in touch.
Kelley Carey MacDonald
Tim just LOVES this! What a sweet present! It is in the 'place of honor' over our fireplace. Thank you so much - you are too kind and generous - and Paco says thanks, but he thinks he's thinner… (he's not)…
Ann Rogers
Love this, Kathy. Be sure and check out Carolyn Anderson if you don't know her work. Took one of her workshops and her faces also seem to just emerge out of all the color and shapes she starts applying! Also John Cook has just posted a progression of a similar painting process on his blog, great Dallas artist. Keep up the good work!
carol morgan carmichael
I'm digging paco. Love how loose he is and the paint dripping down. A picture of my Dan and Tucker are in the mail.
Monica Burnette
This is awesome, Kathy! And I'm so glad that Paco mostly liked his portrait.
Susan Doubleday
What a good job of the man and his dog!! I am impressed you have tackled a portrait..
Kim
Love it! And the dog is my favourite part. Just perfectly seen. Lucky you to meet our fellow blogger friends ; )
Denise Rose
Sounds like you had a great visit at Karin's and love the painting! It is so nice for you to have Jim to teach you cool and useful things! Great job!
mary maxam
Yes, I love the direct simplicity of this. Very well done and the motion and shapes come through in a vibrant statement.
A Time For Art~Daily Paintings by Kristen Dukat
LOL, thought I recognized that dog from Kelley's posts, but didn't put two and two together until you said Paco…Great portrait and limiting your brushstrokes to only what is necessary….How cool that you were close enough to meet all those artists, I'm dying to do a workshop with Karin Jurick, maybe next year!
Crystal Cook
It's awesome Kathy. Really well done.
The dog's my favorite part too.
Karen F. Rose
Kathy what a thoughtful gift for Kelley, Tim and Paco. Loving the picture of Sandra, Jerry, you and Kelley. Sweet.
Jerry Stocks
Love those pugs, our visit, and also the painting. Atticus says now you must do one of him.
martinealison
Une très jolie interprétation…
Gros bisous
Carol Schiff Studio
The painting looks great, cannot wait to see the finished product.
It seems like your meeting of fellow blogger artists was tons of fun. I am so jealous! I almost got to meet Carol Carmichael (came within 30 miles) but alas, we were at neighboring art shows on the same day! I still have hopes of meeting some of my internet buddies!
Linda Popple
Kathy! When I saw this in Hilton Head I was sooo impressed! And a bit jealous that I didn't have one. I see a few commissions in your future …. yes, I can tell the future, too. This painting is very nice with your loose style. I'm sure Tim and Paco are now KC fans!
J Joy Nocifora
Nice painting, Kathy! You did a great job on Paco. I loved hearing about your visit with artists friends. What a fun adventure!
Marian Fortunati
Kathy… I LOVE that painting!!!! WOW!! really superb!!!
Looks like you're really having a great time… and doing wonderful things as well!
Page Railsback
Wow..Lucky Kelley to get that portrait of her loves..It is cool..love the style ..the simplicity..saying it all without giving too much away
suzanneberry
wonderful painting kathy!! what an incredible time you must be having! so inspiring!
Tim Robinson
Spending time with friends is always a blessing. I am glad you enjoyed your time at Karin's. Also, I love the initial lay in for this painting. I look forward to seeing it completed.