Zoning Out


"Zoning Out"
6x8 oil on gessoed panel 
NFS

Another painting of Shawna, this time using my right hand most of the time. In this portrait I focused on the values and tried to capture the way my sweet old dog looks just before falling asleep. I decided to submit this to last weeks "Lying Down Challenge" posted on The Daily Paintworks by Carol Carmichael. Carol challenged fellow artists to paint someone or something in the state of repose. 

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10 comments:

  1. SYLVIANEApril 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    It's a beauty, Carol, and we can feel the weight of the dog lying down !

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  2. KarlaApril 21, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Wonderful painting. You have captured the expression so well. I can almost hear the heavy sigh.

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  3. Maria's WatercolorApril 21, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    So wonderful, and such sweet expression in the eyes.

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  4. Crystal CookApril 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this. Really well done. :)

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  5. Dana CooperApril 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful composition and execution, this is precious!!

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  6. Carrie GriesemerApril 21, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Gorgeous painting of Shawna, you won't want to part with this painting either!

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  7. Sue HarrellApril 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Very beautiful - your animal paintings are so expressive.

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  8. Carol DeMumbrumApril 22, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Love this, Carol! Love the view looking up at her!! Well done!

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  9. patricia cotterillApril 23, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Another lovely painting of Shawna, both hands work magic!

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  10. Angela SullivanMay 9, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    This pooch looks so happy and comfortable.

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