Lexie by Mick Edwards

Lexie
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Another great expression. Left leg looks a bit long.. Sometimes it's a good idea to try and imagine an animal stood up that way you could find his fore legs are a bit long and his rear legs a bit short. Your fur really is excellent. Please tell me to shut up if you think I am being a know it all .

Sylvia please don't shut up, your opinion is appreciated. The points you've made are valid as I'd already identified the imperfections you've pointed out, I wanted to know if it was just my perception or if others see the same flaws, I painted the dogs using photo references and now realise that you have to make adjustments to proportion as paint seems to elongate or shorten some limbs even though I'd faithfully copied the size/proportion of the photo reference.

Glad you don't want me to shut up. There is another cheaty method if you want a bit of artistic licence . Throw a little rug over his back legs.

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05/01/2016
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Mick Edwards

I am a retired lecturer and took up painting last year (2015) as a way to fill the long winter evenings. With no art background or training the little knowledge I have has come via internet sites. I tried various mediums before settling on oils, I like to paint animals, particularly dogs, but will…

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