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German Shepherd Dog Finish
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Here’s the finished dog. I was very pleased with this. I added more darks and a background also. I felt that some of the white areas were too bright so I darkened them after I finished the other dog.
Shepherds-Stage 3
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I have started to add some color to the painting. I think you have to remember to add the colors underneath that will show thru in the finished painting. For me I have to always remember to go dark enough so that the lighter colors that come later will really show up. I added some browns, sepia and more black. I also put pink in the dog’s ears. I finished his eyes and put some white in the muzzle. I have started the legs in this photo. He also has his legs crossed. A habit that was particular to him. That makes the portrait special. I think it helps to include those details when you paint. Please don’t hesitate to email me with your questions and comments.
Shepherds-Stage 2
| Posted by: | CommentsAfter the drawing is done , it is time to add a little more depth. I begin to emphasize the black and white drawing, deepening the black pastel and also adding white highlights. I am working on the dog located on the left first. I do that so as not to drag my hand thru the finished work. I will do the dog on the right after I finish the first dog. I also want to say that, the first dog is mainly black and the second is black and tan. A great combo for a painting.
German Shepherds_Stage 1
| Posted by: | CommentsI also paint other animals besides wolves and thought you might enjoy seeing how one of those paintings comes together.
I have selected a favorite of mine of 2 German shepherd dogs. They were wonderful subjects and I hope you will enjoy watching the painting progress. I have begun the painting, which is done on grey velour paper, with just a drawing of black pastel. I used a hard pastel that I sharpened with a razor blade to form a point. Soft pastel just doesnt work for this. It leaves too much pastel on the paper. The hard ones also make a great fine line.
At this point I am trying to just get a black and white drawing and some shading as well . This will help me in the later stages when I add color.
Come back to see the next stages!
