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Monday, September 7, 2009

Abby & Ivy, Sheltie Sisters...Painting in Oil


"Abby & Ivy," 18"x 24" (nfs, private commission)


I'll need to get a better photo of this piece as soon as the sun makes an appearance today, but I think I am finished. I ended up removing what was a bannister from a porch on the right of the painting because it just didn't seem to add anything to the composition and may have, in fact, been a bit distracting. I wanted the focus to be on Abby & Ivy, so I also lightened up the background a bit. Overall I am really pleased with how this piece turned out! Both these girls are such beautiful dogs, it's been a pleasure having them spend some time with me in my studio :)
(*Update: I replaced the photo, but I still feel the piece looks much more vibrant in person :)

3 comments:

  1. Oh Lara, how beautiful is this painting. I so love it. You did an amazing job. I can just see those two thinking as they looked at the camera in this picture. We had a collie for 11 years and they are such wonderful pets and friends. I still see Laddie running across the field with his tail up and head high. They are such proud critters. Great job. Just great job. Thanks for sharing. Country hugs, Sherry

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  2. Beautiful dogs and a beautiful painting.

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