Shar Pei.

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Isn't he gorgeous? I love the way you have done the fur like negative drawing, Diana. a difficult viewpoint to capture I would say but you have managed it wonderfully.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 13 Jan 16:54:47

I couldn't help but smile when I saw this, like Carole says, he's gorgeous.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 13 Jan 16:58:41

I also think he's gorgeous, Diana, and full of character.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 13 Jan 18:02:03

You've done a wonderful job Diana despite the set backs of poor references. You've added lots of texture and tones to describe all the changes in fur direction etc.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 13 Jan 19:47:22

Carole, Val, Jenny and Fiona , thank you for your support. It's lovely to get positive feedback from z difficult project. <br />Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Thu 14 Jan 08:01:30

Hang on Studio Wall

13/01/2016

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Graphite commission. Probably the hardest drawing I have ever taken on. The reference photos were all without highlights and s blob of black fur with hidden eyes. He has a lot of appeal though and despite having weaker areas Im OK with the outcome.

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Diana Boanas SWA

Jut before retiring from teaching , I returned to painting after a 40 year gap. I did O level then half an A level in art ,followed by a bit of oil painting ,printing and ceramics as part of a primary teaching course but hadn’t touched it since. I was bought a sketch book and pencils while on…

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