This is another black and white dog – and thank heavens for the white part. I am still working on how to do the black without it getting overly dark. I am not very familiar with this breed but it is on the small side. This is a puppy picture and it has a certain baby animal softness to it. I wanted to retain its playful quality too. I can just imagine it scampering around with its tongue hanging out, exploring new things. I’m going to darken just a hair around the left eye and then it will be done.
The Japanese chin
02 Mar 2014 6 Comments
in artwork Tags: dog portrait, Japanese chin, pen and ink, pet portrait, Watercolors
Mar 02, 2014 @ 14:10:07
Fantastically cute! And such a great job with the tongue! I always worry about any kind of open mouth, but especially with a tongue like that. Terrific!
Mar 02, 2014 @ 14:18:48
I was especially worried about the tongue because it is the bottom side! Curled up tongue = harder. And she told me she liked the tongue hanging out.
Mar 02, 2014 @ 14:29:24
Charming portrait
Mar 02, 2014 @ 15:02:18
Thanks.
Mar 07, 2014 @ 16:19:17
I know he is someone else’s dog, but oh, I could take him home and love on him. Good portrait, Ruth!
Mar 07, 2014 @ 23:30:21
I have met him. He is my cousin’s dog and he is very sweet. A little on the small side for me, though.