Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Border Collie Portrait Commission Rough

sketchbook rough, watercolour.

This is a rough sketch for a commission portrait of a border collie I am doing for a client. I chose an autumnal background so the colours would contrast with the almost monochrome of the dog. The most important thing was to capture that collie "look" - the way they look intently into you with such intelligence. My parents had collies so I know the look! Once I have done the finished piece I will post it - the client said he would be happy with just the rough LOL!

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5 comments:

  1. Theresa Taylor BayerMay 28, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Really nice. This is a rough? It's just dandy.

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  2. RoseAnn HayesMay 28, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Intense, devoted, rapt attention. Wonderful.

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  3. Lee PierceMay 29, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Excellent, Mark! Ready to jump off the paper &#9733 &#9733 &#9733

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  4. Kathy JurekMay 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    I second Theresa's comment. This is really nice Mark. REALLY NICE!!! Beautiful eyes.

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Thank you everyone! I hope I can capture it again in the finished piece! Kathy, I've noticed you tend to like my looser work more :)

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Thanks so much for taking the time! :)