I love Newfoundlands, they are a definite amongst my favourite breeds. Sadly missed, this is a portrait of Bruce the Newfoundland whose lovely character I hope I’ve captured.
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The finished painting, pastel on velour 16″x16″ |
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Several layers later the background is well blended underneath but I’ve left a bit of texture to the top layers. |
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Using a black pastel I’m marking in the fur direction in the darkest areas. There are lots of shades reflected on a black dog but I like to start with something tonal in black. |
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Saving the brightest highlight for his nose and generally down the right side of him. |
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Although there is no bib in the photo I’m working from, I had a picture of him in a bib in another photo. It was his most natural look apparently so it’s only right he has it in the portrait. |
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Love the Dark 14 and Grey 8 Unisons which I’ve used as shadow shades throughout this. |
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Nice under layer of red before building up the tones in the cravat/bib/bandanna! I think he looks quite handsome in it…
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