Dog Portrait Painting Process of Tika - Step 4
by Carol McIntyre on 2/4/2010 12:26:47 PM
First layer of pastel
It is time to make those initial decisions about colors - warm versus cool. I have painted the sunny side of Tika in warm colors, whereas as the shadow side is in cool colors. The same holds true with the snow and cast shadows across the snow. Because it is a winter sceen, the sky starts with a very cool (e.g., greenish) light yellow. When the blues are layered on top the sky will have a colder feel to it.
The first few stages of a painting always look a little strange, at least my paintings do. I often use colors that work as the foundation for the final layers of pastel. At this stage, I also try not to be concerned about details. Notice that the bare trees that are evident in the drawing are not visible, but they will be painted in once I am satisfied with the sky and a few other areas. They may be the last thing I paint, but we will have to see!
...to be continued.
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