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Finally getting a little more painting done. I think I prefer the dragons, there’s just too much detail on fur and feathers 😆 Colors are just a little yellower than true due to indoor light, blue cast on left is outdoor light.
Painted darker base coats, then drybrush with lighter colors up to the highlights. The body is mostly done, he needs his nails done, a couple spots fixed, and some detailing on the face. I’ve just started blocking in the color for the wings. If I remember correctly, he’s got straw eyes.
any suggestions ?
I like him. I would add a wee bit of dark color on the wings (don’t know where) for added contrast.
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I agree with dragonmedley–the wings do look a little flat compared to the wonderful feeling of ‘depth’ with the fur texture.
dragonmedley wrote:I like him. I would add a wee bit of dark color on the wings (don’t know where) for added contrast.
Looks great, want to add to Dragon’s comment here, how about antiquing the wings with the darker brown once you have the colors you want done on them? That would bring out their details and blend them further into the whole.
Just a suggestion.
Also want to add, that it’s beautiful, great job.
Everyone has been making such pretty PYO’s lately.
Kyrin
Looks good. I agree that the wings need a bit of dark so they tie in, but other than that, I wouldn’t change anything.
thanks for the encouraging words, everyone.
So far, the wings have maybe 10-20 minutes of work on them, I just needed to get some basic color. It’s like starting painting on a pure white canvas or writing on a new sheet of paper – ack, where do you start ?
You guys are right about needing to get some dark color in the wings. I was thinking of making the leading edge of the wing darker, and the longest feathers (primaries ? I don’t know much about bird anatomy ) Do some shadow striping, banding, whatever it’s called… Just paint some and see what happens. Yup, some antiquing on the wings, too. Need that little bit of darkness to bring back the texture.
Also, maybe blend the transition a bit more where it goes from fur to feathers on the shoulders, it’s a little abrupt right now.
As for selling, I haven’t really thought about it, this is only my second one. 😳
Wow, he is going to look great when you are done! Let us know if you decide to sell!
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