29: My dog Bella, step-by-step
Well, Having drawn Bertha I had to do Bella as well. So here she is, And I've included the step-by-step progress as I did in the previous drawing. Still a lot to learn but I'm pretty pleased with these first attempts at watercolour pencil :) Here's the final drawing with water added and some touching up with the pencils after ...
Here it is with just coloured pencil before the addition of water:
And here's the first pencil sketch:
And finally, the photograph I used as reference. I miss my dogs!
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Another brilliant piece! You give them so much life!
Posted by: r.e.wolf | 22 April 2008 at 08:13 PM
This is a wonderful rendering.
The dog in the background of your picture is a nice looking dog too.
Funny thing... I have a dog named Bella too! She's a five pound chihuahua!
Posted by: Roberta Baird | 23 April 2008 at 12:10 AM
Wonderfully successful use of your watercolour pencils! This portrait really has the "aww" factor.
Posted by: E-J | 23 April 2008 at 04:41 AM
Excellent. So good to see your drawing, bit by bit.
Posted by: andreaj | 23 April 2008 at 11:07 AM
Oh, what soulfulness! Your love for your dog really comes through in this excellent drawing.
Posted by: Laura | 23 April 2008 at 07:58 PM
You make it look so easy! These are both really gorgeous - wonderful use of such a difficult medium.
Will you be in France this August or are you back in Malaysia for good?
Posted by: Casey | 24 April 2008 at 06:09 AM
Very neatly done drawing. Your way of demonstrating the drawings in steps is very good.
BTW, in many of your comments, why do you sound so awafully polite claiming not to be happy with your many of the drawings ??
Keep up friend !! You are the best artist I have come across so far..!!
Posted by: anupama | 25 April 2008 at 08:01 PM
EEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!COMEL! And I'm not a big dog fan either, but these are just BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing your process too Mariana ..
Posted by: Mithi | 26 April 2008 at 03:51 AM
This is unbelievab;e!!! WOW!!
Posted by: genine | 29 April 2008 at 03:02 AM
Great drawing, you did an excellent job capturing the lights and shadows! and such a cute little doggie...
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Posted by: Chris | 07 May 2008 at 10:13 AM
Both drawings are fantastic. They look like wonderful dogs!
Posted by: Martha | 08 May 2008 at 11:14 AM
It is fantastic!! Oh I admire your work so much--absolutely wonderful.
Smiles, Karen
Posted by: Mrs. Kwitty | 11 May 2008 at 10:50 PM
Great job on both the artworks of your dogs. I really like your style.
Posted by: Jeanne Grant | 20 May 2008 at 04:55 PM
Great job on both the artworks of your dogs. I really like your style.
Posted by: Jeanne Grant | 20 May 2008 at 04:56 PM