Angel Wings: Version Two

In attempting to correct a fault I perceived in the painting, I found myself painting nearly the whole head over again. I wished that I had just left well enough alone. But too late now, so I am looking at these two on the blog wondering which I prefer. Hmmmmmmm.

Angel Wings

This is the second of two paintings of the Whippet puppy, Wings. Acrylic paint this time, and I haven't worked in acrylic for a long time, so it was challenging. It's too cold to work outside this week, and I can't use chemicals in the house and still breathe, so I played with transparent washes, colored pencil and a pen to create this one. It is also 16" x 20" and the colors are again quite soft, but an array of mixed hue pastel washes of this beautiful puppy. An old friend was the photographer, and as always allows me to use her wonderful work when I find one that suits style or my spirit. I think my dear friend has memorized my favorite poses by now, and this is one of them, but of course the puppy had to have the gorgeous head and neck to contribute to the beauty of the art.

On a Wing and a Prayer

This is a small oil painting of a Whippet puppy who lived with me for a few months. He was very sweet, and so photogenic my favorite photographer friend took many photos of him for me, and allowed me to use them as inspiration for my paintings. I called him Wings, and Roxie thought he was great fun, as you can see in previous posts. This painting is 16" x 20", and is very subtle in color, so hard to know what different monitors will see. I'm out west again, in Green Valley, Arizona, where it should be very warm by now, but there is ice on the water of my neighbors fountain inches thick every morning and the wind is blowing like mad all day long.