Why I Photograph the Painting's Progress - Squirrel Point Lighthouse, Maine

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Took a break from working with Alcohol Ink on Tiles an went for a larger

9x12" AI painting of Squirrel Point Lighthouse here in Bath Maine on Yupo paper.

Here's a hint that I like to use when I'm painting buildings such as a Maine Lighthouse or animals. Take pictures of your progress as you go! When I'm unsure of when and where to stop I find it best to photograph the painting and take a step back.

Once the photo of the painting is taken, I download it to my computer and view it on my screen. 

Sometimes I'll post my steps on Facebook too.

It really gives your eye a break and you can see things you didn't see before.

If you look at the bottom right hand side of the lighthouse in the second picture here, you can see it's off slightly. I also decided that the rocks need a bit more details for my taste.

Another great way is to see opportunity area's is to hold your painting up to a mirror and look at the reverse image.  It helps you see where lines just don't look right...they may be a bit off or need a slight adjustment.

~Happy Painting!

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Commission Pet Portriats (Price Structure)

It's been amazing how many comments I have received on my personal page yesterday when I posted Libbie Belle. Thank you so very much! It gives me so much pleasure to make others happy with my Art! I really really really enjoy painting pets, and it's the eyes that are my favorite part...The windows to the soul.

I paint from photographs so the key to a great painting...is a great photograph! Natural lighting (prefer having it taken outside). Close-up of the eyes and fur color help me capture he/she the best.

 

"Libbe Belle" 

8x8 Watercolor

 Here are a few steps of my progress along the way.

 Working on the eyes here...I spend a lot of time on them.

Most of the main pieces are in place...now for the details. 

This is the original photograph I used... and it's a great example of a great photo!

The lighting is great (outside natural)...eye's are clear, and I can see her fur and coloring well.

Not to mention her expression is priceless! 

Here is my pricing structure:
8 x 8 = $125
8 x 10 =$155
10 x 10 =$210
12 x 12 =$305
11 x 14 =$325
18 x 14 =$650
16 x 20 =$800

Please let me know asap if this is something you would like to have completed before the holidays.