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Runt, In Process


 

Detail of "Runt," in process - you can see my struggles with this little one on the studio's Facebook page. Poor "Runt" is a perfect example of not having a solid painting concept when I picked up my brushes.

 
That, and my palette was starting to dry out, but I still had a mess of paint laid out I didn't want to waste. So my lack of a plan was further complicated by forcing goo-ey paint to move more than it wanted to.

 
See? Even I have rough days and make mistakes.

 
After 1343 paintings.

 
You think I'd've learned something by now!!

 
I will save this painting, but after I take a break and can approach her with a fresh eye. Meanwhile, tomorrow I'm going to work on a commissioned piece. With a solid gameplan.

 
Thanks, as always, for supporting and following along with my artwork!


Inspired

 
Over the weekend, The Princess and I completed a 7 foot long mural that will be inset into our home's front porch ceiling. We both are fans of Van Gogh, and his Starry, Starry Night seemed like the perfect inspiration.

 
And now I'm thinking that the back porch floor needs a fresh coat of paint. Irises, anyone?


 

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  1. martinealison11:47 PM

    Ah ces petits toutous, ils nous en font voir parfois lorsqu'ils sont jeunes, même à la peinture!!!... mais nul doute, tout ira mieux avec un oeil neuf!
    Gros bisous à vous

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini10:55 PM

    Thanks, Martine! I think I can "see" now what my issue was the other day - a basic drawing error that threw the whole dog off proportionally. I am ready to tackle the composition with renewed energy! :)

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