The Freedom to Create

This little bovine is becoming more real as I work on the hair detailing above the eyes and ears and adding the little freckles on her nose. Keep your pencil sharp. I had used an eraser to lighten some areas giving depth to the overall look. She is a glamor girl for sure. Well time for her to head into the barn. Tomorrow we may finish her up. Hope you've enjoyed Elsie today as much as I have. Look forward to hearing from you. 

Hi I'm back with stage 3 of playing with Elsie. Still using a #2 pencil. I thought I should attach her head to something. So I set in some of her body. Layering the dark areas, enhancing her eyes and putting in more shading. Keep your pencil sharp. I think I will stick her back in the barn for today. Tomorrow I will move on to a #4 pencil to emphasize the darker midtones.

Today it is cold and raining. What a great time for painting.  I saw a picture of a cow in a magazine. Sh e looked so sweet I knew I just had to paint her. Rounding up my materials to spread across the kitchen table, I hav e my paper, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser and the photograph of "Elsie" from the magazine. This is the first stage of "Elsie". Taking a step back I can see that I usually put to much in ( to much detailing). So I need to relax and not be so tight. I am aiming for realism and a sweet expression.  Time for a break. Hope you will follow along and please feel free to post your comments. I would love to hear what you think.