Please show Cole some love by voting, just click the link below. You can vote daily through 3/5. I entered Cole’s portrait in a online contest for pet portraits through DickBlick.com. I’m hoping to make a decent showing, fingers crossed.
Posts Tagged 'Cole'
Contest
Published March 2, 2017 drawing , Favorites , illustration , portrait Leave a CommentTags: animals, art, Canson, characters, Cole, Contest, design, DickBlick.com, drawing, pastel, Pet, pet portrait, Pet portrait contest, portrait, Vote
Remembering Cole, RIP
Published September 18, 2014 illustration 1 CommentTags: art, baby, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, memory, painting, portrait, remembering, RIP, sketch, sketch book
My dear friend had to say good bye to her fur baby Cole yesterday. My heart aches for her, he was such a sweet lovable dog. Thankful I was able to create this beautiful portrait.
“Cole”, portrait ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Marco Polo, Found You Cole
Published April 11, 2014 illustration , journal , portrait 3 CommentsTags: art, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, hide, illustration, journal experience, light, marco, marco polo, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, polo, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space
And here we go… As long as my customer loves this it is finished. I had a difficult time figuring out the right amount of detail, color (muted versus not), and how much to include of the sofa over all to not take away from Cole. He is just too beautiful, did not want to destroy the focal point with too much background. What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 7 cropped ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 7 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
So Close, Background Yes or No?
Published March 8, 2014 Graphic Design , illustration , journal , portrait 7 CommentsTags: art, background, black and white drawing, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, graphic design, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, space
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?
“Cole”, portrait update 6 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
50 Shades of Black
Published February 17, 2014 experience , illustration , portrait 1 CommentTags: 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?
“Cole”, portrait update 5 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Don’t Give Me Those Puppy Dog Eyes.
Published January 4, 2014 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 CommentsTags: 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 3 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 4 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
New Set Up in Search of Gold
Published January 2, 2014 experience , illustration , journal , portrait Leave a CommentTags: black, Cole, dog, drawing, gold, labrador, mix, new, painting, pastel, portrait, sharpei
This is my new project, a portrait of Cole. Just started of course so I am a bit anxious. I have a new table and set up. It took a while to get everything back into working order. Very excited to see how he turns out. I am looking forward to gold, the beauty at the finish. Hopefully this brings a smile to his mama’s face.
“Cole”, portrait update 1 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 2 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
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