"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Monday, July 16, 2012

Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog.

 Portrait of a dog, oil on linen, 24x18. He turned out much more realistic than I intended and I need to figure out why. Below is a preliminary study on brown paper.

37 comments:

  1. so magnificent Susan in so many ways. I love it!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Gina, and your unwavering support!

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  2. Un bon brave toutou de chasse... J'aime ses grandes oreilles et son regard tendre qui ne demande qu'à être aimé...
    Peu importe si vous avez voulu le rendre moins réaliste, je trouve que cette peinture est formidable.

    Gros bisous.

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    1. Many thanks, Martine. Before I began, I saw this subject very differently so I am a little disappointed in the outcome. I just got so tight with it. I do appreciate your nice comment and agree that his long floppy ears are wonderful!

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  3. Nice to see you back at it Susan , both are really wonderful i can see alot of maturity in your recent work, you have sure come a long way.

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    1. How nice of you to say so! Thank you, David.

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  4. Oh, Susan, what a beauty. I like both paintings a lot! Nice movement in the head.

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    1. Thanks, Maike - and your 4 horse portraits are just wonderful :)!

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  5. This is fantastic! So much life and movement in this. Wonderful :0)

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    1. Many thanks, Sandra - I really appreciate your comment!

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  6. Wonderful, Susan! I like the white touches in the study!

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    1. Hi, Judy - I liked the white too. Its so much easier to be free when doing a study!

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  7. His pose, the eyes, the ears ... he is fabulous! It's a brilliant painting, Susan.

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    1. I really love painting animals - thanks for your very generous comment, Kathryn!

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  8. This is a fabulous painting Susan. I like the effects of the linen on the painting--rough. It's quite appropriate for a canine portrait I think.
    It's really quite special. The owner of this beauty is going to love it.

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    1. Hi, Linda - I like painting on a highly textured surface as I love how the weave of the support catches the paint. In my mind the support is equally as important as the paint itself and is an integral part of the whole.
      Thanks for your kind words.

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  9. Beautifully painted, Susan!!! Love the colors!!

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    1. Many thanks, Hilda - I used a very limited palette in this and am pleased with it.

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  10. Not a problem with the dog--he's delightful!! I love your studies as much as the final product. Nice confident lines.

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    1. Thanks, Stephanie - I wish I could be as free in the actual painting as I am in the study. Sometimes there is a loss of spontaneity between the two. And sometimes its better not to do a study and just jump right in. I do that often as well.

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  11. Susan I had to come back to say, you got me on a dog kick. This really is a great painting.

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    1. Glad to have inspired you, Linda. I love your dog sketch - its got loads of feeling.

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  12. He's gorgeous. I like the red tones coming though. Lovely expression.

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    1. Thanks, Nora. I painted him on a burnt sienna toned canvas.

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  13. Belo trabalho...espectacular....
    Cumprimentos

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    1. Thank you , Sharon - your area of north Wales is just spectacular - I had to google the Snowdonias to find out where you live!

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    1. I just took a look around your website - and coming from such an accomplished animal portraitist - I am thrilled that you like him! Thank you!

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