Wow everyone has been leaving such great suggestions. I want to try them all !!! And I can now because I got ink in the printer, yipeeeeeee! I really like the idea of making a shadow under him to make him pop out. I need to practice first though to see if I can pull it off without ruining the painting so no promises yet,lol! For now I will just show a close up of some of the details I did this week. It was bugging me that his head wasn't as pointy as in the original photo so I fixed that. Then I started putting scale designs in his tail. This painting has a long way to go still so I think I will start posting other things in between just to change it up a bit. Like, next week is Magaly's All Hallows Blog Party on Oct 13 ( see sidebar!) so stay tuned for Geraldine Gecko on her broomstick!!!! Happy PPF everyone!!!!
love what you did with his blue tail very nice effect
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His blue tail makes him very unique. I love it.
ReplyDeletenice change to the head! I thought it looked good the way it was, but then I compared your new one to the old one and think it looks even better. Thanks for the close up shot on those tail details. lovely!
ReplyDeleteHead looks awesome ~ love how you are working on several paintings ~ find I need space to let my paintings come alive ~ thanks ~Happy PPF ~ namaste, Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey)
ReplyDeleteI love the way we get the privilege of watching this little guy bloom and grow! And he just gets better and better- I really like the choice you made with the yellow in the background- leaving that touch of white was the perfect finish!
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Stephanie
Your skink just keeps getting better and better! Love it and the colors.
ReplyDeletelove the details!
ReplyDeleteLove how the tail came out, Ayeeeeee, creatures. I always get a little shaky when I think little creatures, but yours is awesome because it's on canvas.:))
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, the scales are making a difference. Maybe you should try adding a shadow with pastel, that way it's easily erasable if you don't like it.
ReplyDeletelike the scales!
ReplyDeleteDeb, you are doing a great job!!! It's going to be fantastic when you are done!!! Can't wait for your post for Magaly's party ;o) "Geraldine", so cute ;o) Have a great one! Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteLooking good...love watching the transformations!POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteThe shadow underneath will be PERFECT to make it really stand out. Love what you have done so far! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the way this little boy is coming out! ... and can't wait for GERaldine Gecko on her broomstick! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe scales...very cool! It's coming out great and the best part is you are enjoying the process! :-)
ReplyDeleteNice details, I really like the brightness they bring those clean white lines.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work on the details. The scales are wonderfully organic.
ReplyDeleteGreat detail work! But did you say Halloween - off to take a look! Valerie
ReplyDeleteHmm, returning today I see that this is one of the blogs where my comment disappeared... I thought as much :(
ReplyDeleteI seem to recall saying something about wanting to see the little reptile fella in a whole series of illustrations detailing his adventures
He's loooking better every week. :) I would love to see him on a broomstick. :))
ReplyDeleteoh I love it!!! wonderful piece.....the colours are perfection.....
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Your little guy here is looking good.. I just love the colors... I have a little gecko that lives in my fern.. I love to try to get some shots of him but he is pretty quick!!
ReplyDeleteI love it. the colors are wonderful...i can't wait to see a gecko with a broomstick!
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heather
The blue tail fellow looks very handsome, and I can't wait to see Geraldine Gecko on a broomstick!
ReplyDeleteHe is fabulous! Can't wait to see the final version!
ReplyDeleteLove the gecko... we have a million of them though yours is much prettier than any of them!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yep, I like the addition to his face--very nice lengthening of his body. And you're doing a wonderful job with the scales--such great detail and consistent shapes. I love how you're sharing with us the gradual creation of this beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of scales to his tail... your painting is coming along beautifully :) Thanks for stopping by my blog also :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've cropped this - it would make a beautiful print that way too :) The details on the tail really add a lot!
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Kristin
Reptiles are not my fav, but your piece is looking very attractive. ps. the pieces in your shop look great. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteEvelyn
I love the close up and I agree with Stephanie on the white. Great design trick there :) I'm also loving his little scales and all the different values of blue. Great work, looking forward to your witchy Geraldine!
ReplyDeleteI love that you have pictures of the real Gecko. Your painting is great. Thanks for visiting my blog. Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeletelove the yellow in background and the texture in tail!
ReplyDeleteAn exciting way we've lived in your beautiful compositions through step by step execution.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love all the detail and color - and have loved seeing the progression of your painting. That Gecko is so pretty too - my (now) 6 year old just got a crested Gecko for her birthday last week - it was the ONLY thing she wanted since seeing a friend's a few month's back. I can't wait to show her this beautiful painting, Kristin xo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving this little friend of yours ... still marveled at the details and colors. Great Work!
ReplyDeleteLove him close up! xo Theresa
ReplyDeleteIt is starting to really look good. I can't wait to see how you finish him after you practice all of the ideas!!
ReplyDeleteLove the white detail on this fun gecko!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love the tail. Wow. Can hardly wait to see what you have done to the whole painting.
ReplyDeleteYou really have a talent this is amazing ;0)
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