Mr. Darwin's hand extended off the page, so I taped another sheet and kept drawing; it's been cut-off by my scanner.
This should be enough detail to print onto canvas-paper and the painting will begin. The glyptodon doesn't have the scute-y plate on it's head, but I think it works.
I'm aiming for a limited palette, deep shadow, high lighting and a sense of movement. In many ways, a counterpoint to last year's painting of busy contemplation. There should be some more surprises in the final composition that I don't need to to add to the drawing.
I hope everyone is enjoying a nice Darwin Day feast of rhea and armadillo!
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3 comments:
Glendon, this is awesome!
Thanks Karen! Hopefully the painting will turn out alright. I like the hair in this one.
Bought some new clarified linseed oil for this one.
Coming along nicely!
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