Phoebe has been slow going. She has taken her time evolving into a true likeness. Today however, there she was. Well, except for her right eye. I knew something wasn't right and when I examined the photo closely it dawned on me that what I thought was part of her eye was actually dark fur beneath her eye. The photo on the left is the corrected one.
I was very hesitant to try to fix it, but wasn't happy with the way it was so I had no choice. And it worked. Presto. There she was! I need to step back from her now for a while. I will go back later and darken her fur and work on tiny details so in the meantime, as you can see, I have started on Fraser.
Much of my artwork hinges on faith. Often when I start a new project I am very timid and trust that the technique will reveal itself. With Fraser, I was extremely unsure of my technique. His fur texture and the way light plays on it is totally different from Phoebe. The stage I am at in this photo shows how hopeless water colour can look in the early stages of a piece. This used to discourage me immensely but if nothing else, I have learned patience. So...onward brave soldier.
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