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Since October 2006 I've been a daily painter, creating a new pet portrait at least 5 times per week. At first the paintings were mostly dogs, but over the years I've allowed a transgression here and there, and expanded my offerings to include a variety of animals and pets. And yes, I accept commissions! Please join the Painting a Dog a Day community - Sign up using the links at the left to receive the dailies via email or follow the blog with a feed. I post additional info, including in-process jpgs and other related information, on the studio Facebook page as well.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Eyeliner, Terrier Puppy Portrait


"Eyeliner (Terrier Study)," 6" square, terrier portrait in acrylic on canvasboard, $249. Inquiries may come to me via email.

SOLD.
 
I prefer to work with the same dozen tubes of paint, but every so often I will reach a plateau and realize that my paints are holding me back. That I need to do something to mix it up and take me to the next level. I'm at that point right now, and am trying to choose a new red, yellow and blue to play with.
 
The underpainting in this one is a vibrant red I have been flirting with lately - Quinacridone Red Light (Golden Brand), to be exact. Until this painting, I had been using the Quin Red Light in tiny amounts, to help model or shape the farthest edges of a form as they rolled into shadow. In larger amounts, it really heats things up, yet it's a cooler red than my usual cadmiums.
 
It's a strongly saturated color (which I love!), but also transparent. I am looking forward to getting to know it better.
 
Now off to find a suitable yellow and blue.
Thanks for sharing my paintings!
Kim
ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com 
www.turtledovedesigns.com 

2 comments:

  1. What an adorable face!

    Quin. Red is one of my staples.. :)
    Have you tried anthraquinone blue?... very versatile but expensive. (

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  2. Lauren I dug through my taboret and found a jar of anthraquinone - I'll work it into my palette next week, and let you know what I think of it!! Thanks for the suggestion, Kim

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