746 The Perfect Family
I used another photo where the bird was facing a little more front. |
Cat keeping an eye on the dog. Ready to dart if need be. |
Mother Goose is in charge. |
I was going to use this photo initially but thought it would make kitty the centre of interest. I wanted all the pets to carry equal importance. |
What a loving, loyal, happy face. |
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First sketching in my notebook. Wondering how to pull these characters together. |
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Initially I thought a second cat would be in the painting. Not. |
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My first idea. Decided against the drama of the mischievous cat. |
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Decided on this layout. This is on paper the actual size of the final canvas. I was still considering putting them in a garden. |
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Decided on putting them on a sofa and moving the bird over to the corner to create a circular movement in the composition. |
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Value block in on canvas. |
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I liked everything but the sofa which needed to look more work. |
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Okay, I'm liking the sofa and background more. |
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Finished. Ready for varnishing. |
740 Windy Day at Tower Point
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As the children were not sitting still for me I did a few gesture sketches quickly and recomposed them for my painting. Here's a page from my sketchbook in case you're interested. Preparatory sketch for this painting.
737 Heading Home, Holland Point Beach Scene
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736 "Bateaux" Tom Thompson Copy
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