walking the dog – Anita C. Miller

May 13, 2014June 23, 2015

walking the dogs

The reference photo and some stages are included.

walking the dogs, 9 — walking the dogs, 9″ x 12″, oil on board, © Anita C. Miller

reference photo -- as you can see, I decided to leave out the second figure — reference photo — as you can see, I decided to leave out the second figure

the gessobord had a slight wash that was dry before I began

initial stage — initial stage – quick sketch in

started at the top and moved down - here I realize the shoulders are too wide — started at the top and moved down

walking the dogs, 9 — walking the dogs, 9″ x 12″, oil on board, © Anita C. Miller

Colors used: Italian yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, cadmium red medium and burnt umber.