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Kimo, Dalmation


"Kimo," 8" square, commissioned dalmation portrait, acrylic on board, private collection (Kimo's painting is a holiday gift). Inquiries to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com.

I love painting black and white dogs. The fun for me is trying to imagine them without any spots, and I build the architecture of their face using soft flesh and pastel tones. Then I punch up the painting by finishing off the eyes, and the final touch is laying the spots down. I go from a generic, ghost-like face, to one bursting with personality, just in a matter of minutes.

Thanks, as always, for your time in looking at, and sharing, these paintings.
See you tomorrow,
Kim


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  1. Anonymous4:14 PM

    What a beautiful gift to receive from our wonderful son, Chris, and his equally wonderful girlfriend, Anne. You have completely captured the majestic and kind personality of our dog, Kimo. We will proudly display this portrait in our home. Thank you to Chris, Anne and Kim.
    Don and Diana Henderson

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  2. Anonymous4:18 PM

    We are thoroughly delighted with this portrait of our dog, Kimo. Thank you to our wonderful son, Chris, and his equally wonderful girlfriend, Anne, for commissioning this work of art. You have captured both the magnificance and kindness of Kimo. We will proudly display this in our home.

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