Painting a Dog a Day - Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

[Kim Santini]

"Kimo," 8" square, commissioned dalmation portrait, acrylic on board, private collection (Kimo's painting is a holiday gift). Inquiries to ksan...@turtledovedesigns.com.

 

I love painting black and white dogs. The fun for me is trying to imagine them without any spots, and I build the architecture of their face using soft flesh and pastel tones. Then I punch up the painting by finishing off the eyes, and the final touch is laying the spots down. I go from a generic, ghost-like face, to one bursting with personality, just in a matter of minutes.

 

Thanks, as always, for your time in looking at, and sharing, these paintings.

See you tomorrow,

Kim

 

Kimberly Kelly Santini

www.paintingadogaday.com

come.  sit.  stay.

enjoy the art.

 

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