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So Close, Background Yes or No?

So close. Cole is almost finished. Thank goodness, I worry this one has taken longer than it should. Partly because of the detail and also because of my shortage of time with a new baby. Hopefully I can finish this weekend. Now for the big question, does it need some information of the background? If yes than I am thinking a dulled brown or gray to bring in the arm of the chair that would help place Cole. What do you think?

50 Shades of Black

Published February 17, 2014 experience , illustration , portrait 1 Comment
Tags: 50 Shades, art, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, update

Finally my household is recovering from being ill. Nothing like having a small child that shares any and every bug with the whole family. The good news is I am finally getting back to work. The baby is slowly figuring out her own schedule… yeah for sleeping. Still not there but working towards it. Cole is beginning to pop with contrasts. Since I am starting to lay in the black. It always amazes me how many shades of black are in a black dog and this one is no exception. In fact he has some rather unique fur. Hoping I am bringing out those details (not the best photo). What do you think?

Don’t Give Me Those Puppy Dog Eyes.

Published January 4, 2014 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 Comments
Tags: art, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, eyes, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, labrador, light, meaning, new, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, puppy, sharpei, sketch book

I love the expression on Cole’s face. He is just so sweet… reminds me of a lap dog or puppy, though he is really pretty big dog. I have started working in the shadows and highlights. Its a bit tricky to figure out some of the texture. Soon I should be able to start working in some of the background to give his position more context.

“Cole”, portrait update 4 ©2013 alecia goodman to present

IF – Glow, “Glowing Spirit”

Published December 28, 2012 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 5 Comments
Tags: art, arts, beauty, characters, dog, drawing, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, smile, space, style

I am always amazed when I come to the close of a portrait. The spirit or personality of a piece takes life and well to put it simply, glows. This is Rudie, and if my client agrees I do believe our journey together through shadows is over. What do you think?

Warm grey Canson Mi Tientes, Pastel Pencils…

IF – “Explore”-ing Shadows

Published December 13, 2012 illustration 1 Comment
Tags: art, characters, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, space

Illustration Friday’s topic this week is explore. Right now I truly feel like that is what I am doing with this portrait, exploring. My reference photos are extremely dark and a lot of information seems to be missing on one side of the face. So yes, I am truly exploring and inferring information as I go. Its a challenge for sure, at times a bit of a struggle too. How do you think its going? When its challenging I tend to need some encouragement. Thank you.

First picture is update before started to day and second is where I had to finish.

A Fur Ball With Character

Published December 8, 2012 illustration , portrait Leave a Comment
Tags: art, dark gray, dog, dog smile, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, smile

Here is my latest portrait just started. Here is Rudie, a fur ball with character. This one is a bit tricky too, since I am missing alot of information on half the face. So I am doing some guess work based off of other reference pictures and inferring from the other more detailed side of the face. I love challenges, but some times I am a glutton for punishment. Wish me luck.

IF – Zoom

Published November 20, 2012 illustration , portrait 5 Comments
Tags: art, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, new, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, razberrie, sketch, sketch book, space

This is a stretch I know for Illustration Friday. This week’s topic is “zoom”. Portrait wise I zoomed through this one. Its possibly one of the fastest portraits I have done, YEAH!!! In total about 15 hours or so (still need to get better at tracking my time too), I know I need to get faster and continually working toward being so, but still keeping the detail.

Its done, its done….

Personality Popping Finish?

Published November 19, 2012 illustration , portrait 4 Comments
Tags: art, characters, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, raspberry, razberrie, sketch, sketch book, space

Update #4 Razberrie… I really like how her personality just pops, and her eyes truly hold you. I think I have reached the point where I am done, except for gracing it with my signature. Hoping my customer feels the same.

Ready, Set, Go… Monster Break!

Published November 19, 2012 portrait Leave a Comment
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Its amazing what I can get done without my little monster under foot. Update #3, This portrait is moving right along, hope to be done really soon. Ever so grateful for the short break and said little monster got to have grandparent time.