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When I started airbrushing a few years ago I painted a portrait of one of my dogs, since I have learnt a new technique I thought I would re-do the painting to see if there was much difference.
What do you think?
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They both look great to me. Id love to be able to see you do hair. You have a great technique.
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Both dogs seem identical. I dunno which was the first or the updated, but you related that loyal 'I love you' expression very well.
. . . I like that there is a little more of the body on the blue back ground, but the blue background seems 'stormy' or cloudy and reduces the contrast considerabley. I don't see as much 'light' happening via reflections and such.
I'm really drawn to the one with the white back ground. The contrast to the darker fur is very dramatic, while the white portions of the face are illuminated and the nose is more prominent, seemingly wet and cold! I like the way the light is used on ears, nose, eyes and mouth more in this one as well.
Either way, you captured this beloved pet's personality so well I even love him (her?) too!
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Thanks for the comments. I just updated the pic of the first painting, the original shot was taken with an old camera and had to lighten the image up to see detail, hopefully this new shot will be better to do a comparison with.
-------------------- Neil White Sign Magic Melton, VIC Australia whitey@primus.com.au Posts: 277 | From: australia | Registered: Dec 1999
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Man, that dog looks 5 years younger! ...that's 35 years in doggie years.
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Very nice Neil! There's more clarity in the second one, and in his old age, he's developed some false teeth
How long did the second one take?
Would you describe the new technique you've learnt?
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