For a long time I have avoided using some colors in my work for fear that I would make an absolute mess of something I had spent hours on, but I finally took the plunge and added a bit of blue to this black Lab. It may not be so apparent in the photo, but there are subtle hints of blue in some of the highlights and doggone it, it just works! And I have to say I'm really lovin the nice light brown of the blanket and the bit of brown in the eyes...both seem to complement the blue just right! If you are interested in having a pet portrait done feel free to contact me!
(*Connecting this post to the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop :)
The blue DOES work - solid black animals are hard to paint and this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is my all-time favorite pup-portrait of yours! OUTSTANDING!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - just stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Thank you SO much! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW....this is GREAT! really really great!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have 5 dogs at home~
Thank you for saying hi as well.
Cheers to your talent~*
Lara, I love this black lab portrait...just want to cuddle up and give that dog a big hug. I love the touch of blue!
ReplyDeleteCame over from the hop! That painting is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It was SO fun to paint...& to get over my longstanding fear of using blue paint on a Black Lab :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by to say hello from Pet Blogger Hop! I am so excited to meet new Pet Bloggers thank you for linking up.
ReplyDeleteTwo Little Cavaliers,
Davinia & Indiana
The blue really makes the whole piece look more life-like.
The blue works!! The painting is lovely, glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteYou picked a good one for the hop. Got one picked out for next Saturday? :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!...I'll have to see what I come up with for next Saturday! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful painting!! Our black lab Squirt looks just like that when she's sleeping on her cushion :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
Kelly
Lara, thanks for followin my blog! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! The blue makes the black look elegant. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteFear blue no more, Love it, way to go!! And WOW what expression you captured in this lab's face and eyes!!
ReplyDeleteLove your work...and the blue is great!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :)
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