Caution, Wet Paint

These are pics of a painting of my Pastel that I'm working on. I'm working in oils on 18x24 inch cotton canvas.

Here's a rough sketch to begin with...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1166879956

Here's the first layer of background color...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1166880188

Another layer of background color and laying in the black stripes (black was actually not used. It's a mix of burnt umber, crimson red and blue. Gives more depth than straight black).

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1166880241

This is the first layer of yellows and whites....and worked a little on the reflection....

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1166880476

At this point it's about 10-15% done...I'll post updates as I progress...

That's only 10-15% done???? Wow, Im really excited to see the finish product cause it's gonna be beeaaauuuutiful!

Absolutely stunning!! I bet the mixture of colors instead of black is unbelievable in person! You can see the subtle undertones of color in the pics, so I'm sure the real thing would blow you away! Keep up the fantastic work! I only wish I was as talented as you, but alas, I have trouble writing my name legibly!! =)

HOLY COW!!!!!!! Thats awsome!!

~mike

That is really impressive, its going to be amazing when It's finished I can't wait to see :cool:

Wow! I'm totally in awe of artistic talent considering I can't draw a stick figure that looks...well....like a stick figure! Please keep us up-to-date on the progression of this work. Is this your first snake painting?

YEAAAA!!!! That's gonna be soooo HOT!!!! Love the background color... and the pattern on the pastel! :sunny:

if you ever consider selling something like that let me know I'd love to have on for the office

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Originally Posted by adizziedoll

That's only 10-15% done???? Wow, Im really excited to see the finish product cause it's gonna be beeaaauuuutiful!

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You said it Allison! Wow! :O :clap: Very nice.

All I can say is WOW!

wow, that is absolutely gorgeous!!!

A true artist will always work in oils, can not wait to see the finished creation and master piece! :)

very nice! Can't wait to see the finished product! I love the reflection!!

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

A true artist will always work in oils, can not wait to see the finished creation and master piece! :)

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well i'm an artist... although i work mostly in glue guns and finger paints :pinkele:

absolutly stunning.
keep us posted!
:)

Nice!! You've inspired me; I think I'll pick up a brush and do something later on.. haven't painted in too long.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Is this your first snake painting?

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This is my first herp related painting. I did a pen and ink drawing of my spider a while ago, and thought it would be fun to do one of my snakes in oils...it's definitely been challenging. Much more difficult than I expected. It is coming along though :)

Thanks for all the comments and compliments, everyone!

I'll post updates soon...

Looks like it will be an awesome one when you get done with it. I actually just picked up some stuff to get started back on a painting of my piranha that i started a long time ago. I may post some pictures of it too, although im no where near that good. Be sure to keep up posted on the progress.

Nice! I can't wait to see how the finished painting looks like! So talented! :>

Here's a couple more updated pics of the painting I'm working on...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167341812


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167341861

eek! the eye!
yay!

Amazing job on the face so far!!!! :sunny:

Different Strokes, for Different Folks. :salute:

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

well i'm an artist... although i work mostly in glue guns and finger paints :pinkele:

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Looks like its comming along pretty good. Still cant wait to see the finished product.

WOW, beautiful! I love the reflection underneath the snake as well, just lovely! :sweeet:

Couple more updated pics...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167682861

Kind of slow going....still working on getting the main areas of color right...also working the reflection and layed down a couple more layers of color to the backgroud...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167682984

Couple more update pics...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683075

Here's a closeup of the pic above...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683213

Started working on the scales in this pic...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683309

wow. that detail is intense. i love to see art being made; evolving through different stages and what not.
keep up the AMAZING work!
:)

The next pics show the start of detailing the head and scales...love doing the detailed stuff :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683369

Here's a closeup of the above pic...It's been slow going over the holidays...hopefully I'll get more time to work on it...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683464

Wow! The details are ... just .... WOW!! :clap:

Are you planning on keeping or selling your finished results?

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Wow! The details are ... just .... WOW!! :clap:

Are you planning on keeping or selling your finished results?

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Thanks!

I'd definitely sell it if I found a willing buyer. :)

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Originally Posted by sho220

Thanks!

I'd definitely sell it if I found a willing buyer. :)

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Haha - i dont think that would be hard.

I cant think of an intense enough word to describe your work - it's out of this world ! (and im hard to impress when it comes to artwork) I'm in complete awe- wow.

How are you doing the scales? It almost looks like you're using the end of the brush, to scrape the paint, but i wasn't sure. Looks GREAT so far!!!

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Originally Posted by sho220

Started working on the scales in this pic...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167683309

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SHO220---YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL! GREAT WORK! :rockon: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :rockon:

Wow I wish I knew how to paint. Did you learn on your own or take classes? I can draw but painting just never clicked with me. Not that I've really given it a good try.

Fantastic work.. I love doing the little details too.. albeit with a pencil in my case. :)

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Originally Posted by adizziedoll

Haha - i dont think that would be hard.

I cant think of an intense enough word to describe your work - it's out of this world ! (and im hard to impress when it comes to artwork) I'm in complete awe- wow.

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I guess I should have included "at the right price...":D

And thanks for the compliments! :)

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Originally Posted by Sausage

How are you doing the scales? It almost looks like you're using the end of the brush, to scrape the paint, but i wasn't sure. Looks GREAT so far!!!

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Thanks...doing details with a size 4/0 spotter...little tiny detail brush...

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Wow I wish I knew how to paint. Did you learn on your own or take classes? I can draw but painting just never clicked with me. Not that I've really given it a good try.

Fantastic work.. I love doing the little details too.. albeit with a pencil in my case. :)

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I kind of just learned on my own...wish I had more time for it, #$^#$&* work keeps getting in the way...:D

Holy!! Thats a beautiful painting :eek:! I want it :D!

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Originally Posted by sho220

I kind of just learned on my own...wish I had more time for it, #$^#$&* work keeps getting in the way...:D

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Hah.. yeah I hear ya. I hadn't had a real chance to draw anything for months. I just did recently for Christmas gifts, but I can't remember the last time I drew something for me.

Couple updated pics...worked a little more on the head and scales...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167778211

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167778288

Man, that painting is coming along! Keep on truckin'! :rockon:

Worked a little more on the scales on the left side...not too far from being finished...I think :confused:


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1167959670

Looking really good! This is the kind of painting that if it were to go on the NARBC auction, it'd probably go for over $500.

Man, that's *swearing* beautiful.

LOVE, and MAD RESPECT!

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Originally Posted by Schlyne

Looking really good! This is the kind of painting that if it were to go on the NARBC auction, it'd probably go for over $500.

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What's NARBC?

The North American Reptile Breeder's Conference and trade show. There's an auction and the benefits of the auction are for PIJAC (pet industry joint advisory council). PIJAC does quite a bit of lobbying for the pet industry and does a bit for protecting our rights as pet owners.

Well...I think it's done...for the most part. I always like to "live" with a painting for at least a couple weeks. I'll hang it up by the computer or in the snake room so I can check it out from time to time. Little things that need to be fixed that aren't apparent now, will eventually become very obvious. Anywho...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1168129970

Any thoughts on frames? Here's a couple that I think look good. These were done on pictureframes.com. It lets you virtually frame a picture. Pretty cool...:D

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1168130614




http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1168130714




http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...g?t=1168130916