I’m not really a cat person, but I love the Big Cats. I photograph them whenever I get a chance, even though they are in captivity. This pretty white Tiger was at a State fair last summer. I took lots of photos of her, but they are not the best reference shots. I couldn’t get very close, which is a good thing!, so the images are a bit blurry when I enlarge them. But computers are wonderful, when they work right, and I was able to lighten the image and make out enough details. I’ve always wanted to do a painting of a Big Cat…and now I have!
This is Graphite on white 11 x 13 paper.
Thanks for looking, and don’t forget to take my POLL on the sidebar, concerning that Young buck painting! [See original post for poll.] Thanks.
Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
So many hours into this one! And I’m still not done. My neck and back are *done*…stiff and sore. My massage therapist Sarah is going to kill me! My enthusiasm for working on it is *done* for today. I have been working hard to get this one finished in time for the Calgary Stampede art show deadline tomorrow. I am so tired I am incapable of making anymore marks on it or consider any changes. I’m going to have to block in the grass tomorrow and do a few required touchups to adjust some of the values. I won’t have time to actually *finish* the piece, but I will get the grass looking done, then I’ll photograph it for my submission for the jury process for the show. This piece is probably more *done* than most artists would have done. Once it is photographed, I’m putting it away for awhile before officially deeming it done.
©Copyright 2008 by Michelle Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Michelle Grant’s website.
I worked on Crier today. It was brought to my attention that his blaze wasn’t correct and with examining my photos…..Gee whiz….It wasn’t right! Sometimes photos can play tricks on our eyes. I thought the area above his left eye was sunlight drenched in the photo. But found out that it was actually white hairs from his blaze! I’m so glad my client spoke up! Having input from the people who live with these animals everyday and love them, is most important in rendering a good quality likeness in a portrait.
I’m not sure if I am done with this or not. I have sent a larger file to Criers’ mom, of this painting. And I think I will live with it for a day or so to see if I notice anything unusual.
You know, an artist could pick at a painting forever. Not really feeling it is complete. We are such perfectionists, that we sometimes kill our own paintings and creations with too much work! It’s a delicate balance of knowing when to stop and when to keep going.
Thanks for checking in and reading.
Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
‘Pony club line up’. Graphite on white 11 x 13 Strathmore acid free paper, $95.00. Send inquiries to debflood@debfloodart.com
I took this photo at a local horse show I attend in the Summers. This was actually October and the sun was low. I loved how it was so bright on the face of the ponies and horses and across their chests. I was able to say what I wanted to say with this within a couple of days of work.
~Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
Well, now that Christmas is over and the surprises have been unveiled, I can show you this Graphite painting commission I did of a galloping Friesian Colt. This is Zefiros Van Der WilsonBrook. You can view his home here: http://www.wilsonbrookfarm.com and the lady who commissioned me to paint this is a certified riding instructor here in Maine. You can view her Blog here: http://trainerwendy.blogspot.com And thank you Wendy for commissioning me to paint him! It was a true joy!!
For those of you who like to follow your favorite blogs, I have updated this blog a bit and I now have a ‘Follow this Blog’ link on the sidebar to the right. Easy to sign up and follow along on my studio journey.
I am currently accepting commissions for Graphite paintings done on an 11 x 13 white Strathmore paper of your horse, pets or children. Prices start at $95.00 . You can send me an email with your favorite photo to debflood@debfloodart.com.
Thanks for looking and reading and sharing with your friends and family.
Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
I worked on Crier today. I focused on his hind legs, buttocks and his tail. I also worked on the shadows in the grass and the flowers a bit. After taking this photo, I did go in and darken the tail more and the legs.
I had a bugger, trying to photograph this today. So my paper looks a little darker than it should in this photo. For some reason, when I went to manually adjust my white balance, all I got was a totally white sheet of paper with no drawing on there at all ! I have never had that happen before. Something must have been stuck. I noticed that my battery was running low too. That could be the big culprit.
So the battery is charging and I’ve got supper in the oven and I cut my oldest boy’s hair today too! I feel as though I have accomplished something.
The boys are back in school tomorrow, after their Holiday vacation. I’m sure it will seem so quiet here, with no Xbox games clicking, clacking and growling!
~Deb
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
This is Criers Lynx. He is such a pretty red bay Quarter Horse. I took a ton of photos of him at a local horse show, while under Western tack and really looking gorgeous. But his owner sees the beauty of him, at liberty in his pasture. I agree with her, that he looks so peaceful and happy there. With the breeze blowing his mane and tail and the tall grasses. I still had a little difficulty with this photo, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a bit of tweaking.
The first big problem is the distortion of the head and front legs. Because it is that ever so challenging head on shot. His left front leg was too far under him (towards the back of him) that it made him look as though he was going to tip over. So I have pulled that leg forward and beefed it up so it doesn’t look so tiny. I left the head the size it is, because I still wanted him to have that outreached greeting to the viewer. I had to change the lighting a bit. In the reference photo the sun was on the backside of him and casting dark shadows against the side we are viewing.
So all in all, I’m pretty happy with this painting so far.
It is Graphite on 11 x 13 White Strathmore Paper.
Thanks for looking and following my blog!
Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
I decided to start the new year with the elegance of Black On White. Many years ago, I worked exclusively in graphite, and despite the medium’s delicacy and unforgiving nature, I loved working in shades of grey. One of my art teachers told me that one day, I would discover colour and never look back, and he was right - for the most part. Eventually, I moved on to watercolour and loved it, but every so often, I still get the urge to get out the graphite pencils and work in a black and white world. I couldn’t resist drawing this Friesian, my first new Horse Drawing of the New Year, in graphite.
Heather Anderson
©Copyright 2008 by Heather Anderson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Heather Anderson’s website.
Just before the week of Christmas I was able to squeeze out this Graphite Painting. Titled: Preparations.
I guess that’s what I was doing, preparing for the big day. This young lady was preparing for her own big day of Barrel Racing. They must do this so many times, they both could do it with their eyes closed.
This is a 10 x 9 Graphite and is $95.00.
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Thank you and please share with family and friends.
Happy New year!
Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
The Holidays were busy! A whole week of cooking and hosting Christmas dinner. I enjoyed and had a great time, but it left me quite tired! & homesick for my studio and creating art. Over the last weekend, I managed to muster up some energy and time and made it to the studio to create this Graphite ‘Job well done’. I felt it fitting for the job that I had completed and that many around the globe had completed before that big day!
This Graphite is about 9 x 10 for an image size on 11 x 13 white paper. $95.00 plus shipping. Send inquiries to me at debflood@debfloodart.com .
I now have a billing system with Paypal through my email, so purchasing is very easy, simple and safe.
Pat yourself on the back too as we sail on through into the New Year!
More Graphites may be viewed at my website http://www.debfloodart.com
~Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
I find great comfort in returning to graphite! It is a painstaking medium with fewer financial returns for the efforts put into each piece, and that’s why I have shied from it that the last while. I suppose I could become looser, but I really enjoy building up the layers of tone, making the piece look photographic in appearance. Note I said photographic in *appearance* from a distance, but upon closer inspection, one can detect my mark making. Scribbles, dashes, strokes, cross hatching and the scumblings of a blending stub all make up the guts of one of my drawings.
This particular piece, like many others around here, makes it appearance onto the drawing table sporatically. Though I love the medium, it is really hard on my physical well being to draw for endless hours. Pain and numbness in my neck and fingers are the order of the day if I push it. In an effort to alleviate these problems I have tried drawing on an easel with lukewarm enthusiasm. Frustation sets in when I can’t get the marks I want when working in this position.
So, I bit the bullet, and said “F… it”, I’m going back to the way it works for me! I make concerted efforts to listen to my body though, and with the voice of my massage therapist’s harsh words ringing in my ears, I pace myself now. The concern for the monetary returns are gone…I just LOVE working in the medium! I am running with the enthusiasm built on the high of winning First Place in the Ex Arte Equinus drawing category. Runnin’ like the Paints in the piece!
©Copyright 2008 by Michelle Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Michelle Grant’s website.
“Grandad’s Story”
graphite on paper, 33×25cm
This is how my pencils render love.
Thank you for patience ( a whole three weeks of patience) have a lovely week-end.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
I think that I have mentioned before my involvement with the Ex Arte Equinus II fine equine art competition that is sponsored by Art Horse Magazine. I had the distinct honor of being the Show Director this year. The competition has 4 categories; painting, photography, sculpture and drawing. I was incredibly impressed by the quality and scope of the work entered this year. Artists from around the world sent work for judging. I consider this competition to embody the pinnacle of contemporary Equine Art. Take a look at the show and the winners at http://www.arthorsemagazine.com/art_competition.html
In addition to the online show and the winners that will be published in the magazine, there will be a published volume of the show available for sale in February.
©Copyright 2008 by Juliet Harrison. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Juliet Harrison’s website.
Flowing smoothly (and slowly) to the last stages of “Grandads’ Story”.
The above steps show how the ear, neck and shirt developed over a period of two sittings (roughly 5 hours)
I’ve added the hat in a penciled-in version. Once I have brought the two subjects together (by balancing and harmonising the values and textures) the hat will get its own final tweak.
The last image gives you a wee view of the connection between the two figures (as well as the hat).
The shadowing is still wrong so I’m off up to the studio to get that sorted…
Back soon.
p.s: please ask any questions you may have: answers will be forthcoming and not too long winded!
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
I’m not really a cat person, but I love the Big Cats. I photograph them whenever I get a chance, even though they are in captivity. This pretty white Tiger was at a State fair last summer. I took lots of photos of her, but they are not the best reference shots. I couldn’t get very close, which is a good thing!, so the images are a bit blurry when I enlarge them. But computers are wonderful, when they work right, and I was able to lighten the image and make out enough details. I’ve always wanted to do a painting of a Big Cat…and now I have!
