Friday, February 25, 2011

Mutt stage 2


Well here is my adorable mutt at stage 2. I still want to make some changes here and there, but not get too fussy. Question...what do you find the best way to photograph your oil paintings, is? I can't take it outside because it's still snowing and raining. I can't scan it, because it's still wet. Gonna try by the window, with no flask. The shiny oil paint keeps giving me reflections! I never have that problem with my colored pencils, obviously, because I can scan them and they con't shine. Been a while since I painted!
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11 comments:

  1. Carole MoranFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Ooh! Great dog portrait.

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  2. Patsy Taylor-CrawFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Excellent mutt puppy! I haven't painted in oils in more years than I want to think about, so no clue from me. Love those eyes!

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  3. bettyfromtexasFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    He is such a handsome chap!! Well done!!!!!

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  4. ElzaFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Love him already. Those faithful eyes. Are you sure you want to know about making good photographs of oil paintings indoors? It involves studio lighting (but these can be workshop lights with a thin fabric over them - they get very hot so be careful with the fabric). I would wait until the weather changes.

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  5. Cathy HoltomFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    He's adorable, I love the expression!

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  6. kazumiwannabeFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I can't help you with the photo problem, but I can tell you how awesome that painting is! He's adorable, that little dog! The red background works so well, too.

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  7. Revelle TaillonFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks everyone. I guess I'll wait until the next thaw and shoot the photos outside! I'm not into staging a big production with lights. I may work on this a bit more.

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  8. nanke's stuffFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Well, I can't help you with your question since I don't work in oil, but I can tell you this: that is one adorable mutt you have there! nancy

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  9. debra morrisFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Great painting Revelle, I have taken photos inside if you can get enough natural light (from above) but this one looks good to me. Hope it thaws out soon

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  10. AlexFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    He looks pretty! Love the background and strong colors already =)

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  11. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Oooh! Looks like I've been missing a lot of stuff around here! Lovely painting!

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