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Sable by *melasdesign:iconmelasdesign:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Animals

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Submitted: April 7
File Size: 169 KB
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Resolution: 540×648
Comments: 14
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Make: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP320
Shutter Speed: 1/40 second
F Number: F/4.0
Focal Length: 9 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Date Picture Taken: Apr 8, 2008, 12:00:00 AM

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This is a portrait of Sable - a pit bull / terrier mix who is a big baby doll. This is my first painting ever of a dog, and I have experimented with a different color scheme than I have ever used before. I painted this for a commission.

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*JAE462:iconJAE462: Apr 7, 2008, 5:02:18 PM
:w00t: :w00t:

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*melasdesign:iconmelasdesign: Apr 7, 2008, 5:09:20 PM
Thanks! :)

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*ministan:iconministan: Apr 7, 2008, 7:41:58 PM
I think that it looks great! Not having the original pic to compare it to I can't tell you if it's a good likeness.

As a critique, I think that the main figure doesn't "pop" away from the background enough, especially considering the vividness of the background colors. I think that perhaps deepening the darkest colors on the dog would help him stand out further.

I also would recommend sharpening up the eyes and perhaps the nose a bit. I've found that if the eyes are nice and sharp that it sucks you into the image quite nicely!
=Bridie-Knight:iconBridie-Knight: Apr 7, 2008, 10:26:50 PM
He's gorgeous! Has lovely soulful eyes. Love the background.
*melasdesign:iconmelasdesign: Apr 8, 2008, 8:01:28 AM
Thanks so much! :)

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*melasdesign:iconmelasdesign: Apr 8, 2008, 8:04:06 AM
As usual, the pic is not as good a representation as I would like. The dog stands out a lot more than the photo was able to capture.

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*ministan:iconministan: Apr 8, 2008, 10:29:22 AM
Well, I'll just reiterate my comments but add this: I really recommend going down to smaller, more detail-oriented brushes when you get to the eyes. If you can manage to get those right, the rest will fall into place.

I also want to reiterate that I do think this is an excellent painting!
*melasdesign:iconmelasdesign: Apr 8, 2008, 1:00:47 PM
Thanks :)

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*spookyt5:iconspookyt5: Apr 10, 2008, 6:27:39 PM
looks good hun, :-)
:wave: greetings from Aus :-)
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