painting of a dog by jocko500
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the dog is dead. never saw him. I just had a bad photo of him to use as a referral. His name is PopEye. I had to paint him two times as the person who knew him say he was two light. i told her i was doing what the poor photo the owner give me. Oh well
some one ask me to paint him. this is the first painting I did in over a month.
16x24
Comments (60)
auntietk
I was once asked to do a portrait of a dog from a crappy photograph, and they weren't happy with the result either. If they wanted perfection, they should have asked Rembrandt or Vermeer or something! LOL!
JaneEden
As I well know we can only use really excellent photos as references and if a good likeness is needed, and if we are provided with sharp detailed photos, then our art can give a true likeness of the pet. I think you did real well here Jock, it is never easy working from poor photos. Very well done my friend. hugs Jane xx
pat40
very nice work
VDH
Lovely painting, nicework!!
DennisReed
cool
vis151
Nice one!
Crudelitas
Even if he is dead, and the photo not the best. I think you've made good the real nature of the dog. His owner loves this just as surely as he loved PopEye. Really fabulous painted!
Star4mation
Great job on this painting Jock :)
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
flavia49
excellent work
goodoleboy
Cool painting of the erstwhile dog surrounded by swirling smoke, Jock.
MagikUnicorn
Beauty
A_Sunbeam
Nice work!
sossy
you caught the special characteristics of this dog: expression and eyes with a great question in his face! and I know how difficult it is to show this but you were successful! fantastic painting, Jock! ;o)
jendellas
I think the painting is amazing. xxx
emmecielle
great painting! :)
Jay-el-Jay
Good work on this painting of the dog.He has a friendly,gentle look to him.
lisalisette
Wonderful painting.. very nicely done :)
giareg
Very nice paint!
figharo
Beautiful brushwork and warm feeling for the dog. Hard to do portraits, particularly of beloved dead ones. People remain attached and expect the painting to summon feelings that thay had about the actual creature.
SIGMAWORLD
Very nice.
tofi
Sad to hear the poor thing has died :( I think you did justice to the owner for doing such a wonderful painting of a best friend! Very beautiful colours!
Cyve
Fantastic painting and marvelous creation my friend !!!
pixeluna
I could always agree, it depends on the photo. I remember painting a portrait of my grandma and she wanted it in color, the photo was taken in 1922 when she was 18 years old.
jif3d
You haven't lost any of your painting skills over the last month...LOL Super job under trying conditions ! ~Cheers~
ZigZag321
Hi buddy. Fantastic painting! I had no idea you painted. I couldn't do this in a million years. That's why I love Poser so much. I can't draw or paint to save my life. Very excellent work!
evielouise
Awesome memory and your just.......... toooooooo good this is fantastic !~~5+
danapommet
PopEye looks like he would have been a great companion - nice painting Jock!
three_grrr
This is just beautiful Jock! YOu paint animals as wonderfully as you paint people!
anahata.c
A very gentle and warm portrait, Jock, you did very well with that difficult photo you spoke of. Your tones are warm and amber-filled, with red undertones. And your blue background is very restful, and a sweet contrast to the dog. Plus I love your flowing strokes surrounding the dog, as if he were surrounded by a big lake...You captured a dog's expression through and through. And as for painting for clients---I haven't done nearly as much as you (and I can't paint nearly as WELL as you!), but I do know what it's like to satisfy clients. They can change their minds, ask the impossible, etc. But it's a very gentle, loving portrait, and your broad strokes and restful colors make for a touching portrait of man's best friend.