She is drop-dead gorgeous, is tan year round and commands authority whenever she appears! Who other than Berk - the most stunning Rhodesian Ridgeback I have ever seen.
Her Mum Whitney has asked me to paint her two Ridgebacks and so here I present Berk.
My initial pencil drawing was the basis for the subsequent watercolour washes.
Initial line drawing[/caption]
Over a few days I added more form and then fine-tuned for details.
Early loose watercolour washes being laid in to create form[/caption]
I hope I have captured her spirit.
After painting this dog I realise that really I much prefer painting smooth-coated and short-haired dogs. Another lesson learnt!
What is your preference in doggies? Smooth and sleek or shaggy and rugged? I would love to see which is tops.
OK - Brushes out! Follow along if you fancy paining this fresh dolphin. I used Saunders Waterford 140lb Hot Pressed High White paper (available from Ken Bromley Art Supplies, UK) for lovely sparkle and Winsor & Newton tube watercolour paints.
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