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David Perry

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As respite from my acrylics until inspiration strikes again...it will...i am.tackling a painting I have long harboured an interest in. My beautiful lovely adorable black lab, Yagi, deserves to be painted. But rather like my all black Lancasters he is rather tricky. The trouble with black dogs is that mostly they look silver don't they, with patches of grey and a few deep black shadows. Devilishly hard for a chap to get his head round. So far tonight I have done three or four sketches to try to work.out shapes and depth using a grey mix . I might watch some tutorials tomorrow. This is going to be a challenge but I'll.do my bit to keep the forum busy too... D

Sylvia Evans

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Look forward to your challenge David .
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Anonymous User

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Look forward to seeing your work David. Have a good look at your dog in the sunshine. I have two collies with black coats, one has a red tinge the other blue, hope this helps.

Alan Bickley

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Sarah Eden, who is a fabulous animal painter, has recently posted a black dog on the gallery, possibly two. It's oils I know, but have a look at how she has approached this tricky issue. You will be impressed.

David Perry

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Thanks all and yes, they are multicoloured really. Mine has a red tinge in the sun but individual hairs seem.irridescent. beautiful really.

David Perry

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Margaret, my surname is Perry. D

Sylvia Evans

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Gouache on a small fan brush used very sparingly over the fur that has a sheen or going grey. . Used sparingly on a dark background it works really well. But as usuall I would practise on a spare bit of paper until you are happy that you have the effect you want. Short delicate strokes....Jen is right there are so many colours in black fur...purples , blues... but not straight black..
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Robert Jones, NAPA

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Would help to know what you're using to draw him - pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal? Will there be any watercolour or acrylic paint involved? I've drawn a black dog (and a black cat) and - t'weren't easy. With the dog, which was required in monochrome, I used an 8B Mars Lumograph pencil for most of it, and a putty rubber (a CLEAN putty rubber: well, it was when it started). I got there in the end..... I'd post a picture if I could find it..
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Robert Jones, NAPA

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Dunno if this will help at all, David - it's the only copy I seem to have of a drawing I sold some 14 years ago; I see now that you said painting rather than drawing, but in the hope it may be of some assistance anyway, here goes:

David Perry

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Ah you see the difference between your images and mine is that you lot have skill. Anyway I watched a few vids and have practiced practiced practiced. This is today's best... As for medium...water colour certainly at first but maybe an acrylic. Pastel, no. I like pastels and have done a few but cannot begin to fathom how to add details. I lack any art schooling post 14 at school... I shall keep trying. Thanks for the advice. D
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David, from my point of view, the portrait of your dog has so much character it's amazing. I'm seeing your dogs thoughts - 'does he really know what he's doing, here.' This reminds me of my old dog, she always had this look on her face, which said, 'well best to let her think she know what she's doing' Hug that dog, David :) I think you have captured the character...don't worry about the colour. Brilliant.

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Michael Robinson

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Carol, how do I find you on the Gallery please?
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