by Carol on 8/6/2009 11:31:37 AM
Modeling of Dylan starts at this stage of painting
Did you figure out what is not correct with my drawing of Dylan? What is out of proportion? The 'magic' of photography is not always so magical, or is it?
Dylan's nose is foreshortened by the camera lens and I did not make adjustments to correct his larger than life snout. I also did not have additional photos of him to increase my awareness of my mistake. Since I knew this painting was an exercise my research was not anywhere near what it is normally. If I had gone and looked up tri-colored corgis I would have seen how their noses are quite pointed. I could have made the correction during the painting process, but I may have made a mess of things and besides I decided that I liked the comical look, (though his owner may not??).
At this stage of the painting you can see that I am working with more colors and in smaller areas. Dylan is starting to look round. Thoughts of Dylan's personality are always running through my mind and I am striving to project those characteristics in the painting. I am also making sure that his head is slightly tilted, though I think I could have tilted it more. What do you think? Notice that my pastel strokes are attempting to mimic the directions of his hair.
...to be continued.
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