In December I started to do some commission work. I really enjoyed the challenge and getting to know the subject through a photo. After I was done I feel in love with my subjects. The first, was a dog named Samm. It was a surprise present for Christmas and it made it more fun to paint. I felt like a Christmas elf as I tied a bow around it and then delivered the picture to the owner.
The second commission I had was for a dog named Coby.
Coby is a yellow lab, like our Molly, so it was a pleasure to try and capture him. The picture was also was a Christmas present and a surprise gift.
Coby is a yellow lab, like our Molly, so it was a pleasure to try and capture him. The picture was also was a Christmas present and a surprise gift.
This is our Mollly, sleeping peacefully in her bed. The bed is in my art room. After about an hour or two of painting she gets up from her deep sleep and gently nudges my arm to let me know it is time to take a break. We make a good team!
What is a Giclee Print?
Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a French word meaning "a spraying of ink". With the advent of giclée, the art of reproducing fine art has become even more precise. Giclée's have the highest apparent resolution available today -- as high as 1,800 dpi. They have a higher apparent resolution than lithographs and a color range that exceeds that of serigraphy. This renders an amazingly smooth and consistent image, a museum quality fine art reproduction. Displaying a full color spectrum, giclée prints capture every nuance of an original and have gained wide acceptance from artists and galleries throughout the world.
Care of your giclee prints:
- Never display in direct sunlight to prevent ink fading.
- Never expose to extreme temperatures.
- Never rub the painting
- Never use water, cleaning solvents or chemicals on either side of the paper.
Giclees will last from 75 to 150 + years depending on light sources.
Poster Prints
Poster prints are a color copy of the original.
Poster prints will last 25 + years depending on light sources.
The Progression of "Lazy Day Griz 2" January 2011
This is how I sometimes start a painting. I draw the image onto paper and later transfer it with carbon paper underneath to my 300 lb. cold press watercolor paper.
As I begin to paint the griz I use light color washes.
Each time I am adding more depth of color and painting the negative spaces.
Soon he will be done as more layers are applied. Watch for the completed picture to appear in the watercolor paintings.
Lazy Bear 2 is done. Check out "Watercolor Paintings" on my site to see the finished bear. I hope you like him!