Memory Portrait of PeeWee - Step 10

by Carol McIntyre on 1/20/2010 10:25:38 AM4 Comments

PeeWee's portrait is almost complete!

PeeWee's portrait is getting real close to being complete. This is fine tuning time for me and this will continue for awhile. In fact, it is sometimes good to leave the painting alone for a few days or "walk away" so I can be more objective the next time I look at it.

It just so happens that an exciting interruption occurred just in time for me to take a break from the easel. We went to pick up our fist dog - I grew up with dogs, but have not had one as an adult - yesterday. She is a rescue dog, about 3 years old, a Nowegian Elkhound/Shepherd mix and a real sweetie! She even has a paint brush for a tail!

Back to PeeWee... The pastel layers have been smoothed out a little more, as well as more layers in the trees and water. A pattern on the bandana has been added and perhaps more contrast in her highlights, but I am not sure. I struggled with PeeWee's grey beard, it was a technical challenge, and I need to know if she looks the proper age. This is also the time for Kirsten & Joe to let me know what they think needs to be tweeked.

How do you think PeeWee is looking?

...to be continued.

4 Responses to Memory Portrait of PeeWee - Step 10

	Kirsten via mcintyrefineart.com	25 months ago
	Wow. The added detail is wonderful - she is so alive it makes me cry. I can't wait for Joe to see it! PeeWee was more his girl than mine so he is the one to decide how much grey. I wish he weren't at a doctor appt so he could pull it up at work. He will love the detail on the bandana - that was PeeWee's trademark. I can't believe the eyes - Carol has captured PeeWee's intensity, which is amazing to me.

	Carol McIntyre via mcintyrefineart.com	25 months ago
	Those final details is what my long-time watercolor teacher called "dessert!" I have always agreed with her on that. Thrilled that you are pleased.

	Joe via mcintyrefineart.com	25 months ago
	I think that the grey color of her beard is perfect. I really don't remember her exact age in this picture, but it still is how I remember her. I'm so glad that we were able to have this painting done, as over time your memories of loved ones start to fade, This portrait brings all those special moments back to the forefront of your mind.

	Carol McIntyre via mcintyrefineart.com	25 months ago
	Joe, it warms my heart knowing that my painting of PeeWee brings back special memories of her! I feel like I have known her for longer than a couple of weeks.

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