Saturday, March 26, 2011

if: Toy :: [Tango & Teddy]

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Ok, so this is a bit different from what I normally do, but that's ok, right? Tango really loves toys, and has a number of them. Sometimes we line them up for her and tell her to fetch. She always goes and smells each one, and then picks her favorite, the yellow ball. 
I started this watercolor with a pencil sketch, inspired by the art of Penelope Neal. (You should definitely check out her blog and website. She does the most beautiful sketches and paintings.) When I was done with the drawing I scanned it and printed it on watercolor paper, and then I smeared the printer ink and added black watercolor. 

Below is the original image, before I cropped it. I'm not sure which one I like better. What do you think?


Posted by Claudia Campazzo at 4:24 PM

12 comments:

  1. Laurie A. ConleyMarch 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful painting. It works great both ways but I think I like it cropped. It seems to put the focus right on the dog's eyes. :)

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  2. Melissa MackieMarch 26, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    gorgeous.......you should work more in this style.

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  3. IndigeneMarch 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wonderful imagery, I like both, too!

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  4. PenelopeMarch 27, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Claudia,
    Tango, oh, so sweet! I'm with everyone above—beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful! What a sweetheart that pupper of yours is and you capture her with such ease...Thank God for our critters.

    And thank you for mentioning me in your post—I'm honored! I'm so inspired by artists like you and knowing people/artists are looking and learning is what it's all about. I think it's why we blog—learn and gather gifts from each other.

    So glad our blog-o-spheres collided.
    Penny

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  5. cindilouMarch 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love them both! I guess I like the 2nd the best because i like seeing the whole toy and also more of Tango's ears!!

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  6. Mr. SpoquiMarch 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    beautiful portrait!

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  7. majaMarch 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    very interesting technique - looks great! i think i!d go for the second. the dog looks quite mischiveous there.:)

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  8. Nancy Bea MillerMarch 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Beautifully done!

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  9. Morph WaffleMarch 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely painting, I also really like your new blog header!

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  10. Sarah MellingMarch 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I like the cropped one best! Loved reading about your process...

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  11. Linda HensleyMarch 29, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Nice! I was going to say I prefer the cropped version, but after looking a while became undecided. Both are interesting. 2nd version lets us see the technique better.

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  12. Rubin PingkApril 2, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I like the cropped one better. It feels more intimate. This is totally different for you! I like it! Nice doggy.

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