Thursday, October 6, 2011

Paint Party Friday Skink Close Up

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!!!!

41 comments:

  1. love what you did with his blue tail very nice effect

    - KAT -

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  2. His blue tail makes him very unique. I love it.

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  3. nice 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!

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  4. Head 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)

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  5. I 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!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  6. Your skink just keeps getting better and better! Love it and the colors.

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  7. Love 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.:))

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  8. Oh 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.

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  9. Deb, 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)

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  10. Looking good...love watching the transformations!POP ART MINIS

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  11. The shadow underneath will be PERFECT to make it really stand out. Love what you have done so far! Happy PPF!

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  12. LOVE the way this little boy is coming out! ... and can't wait for GERaldine Gecko on her broomstick! Have a great weekend!

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  13. The scales...very cool! It's coming out great and the best part is you are enjoying the process! :-)

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  14. Nice details, I really like the brightness they bring those clean white lines.

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  15. Awesome work on the details. The scales are wonderfully organic.

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  16. Great detail work! But did you say Halloween - off to take a look! Valerie

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  17. Hmm, returning today I see that this is one of the blogs where my comment disappeared... I thought as much :(

    I seem to recall saying something about wanting to see the little reptile fella in a whole series of illustrations detailing his adventures

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  18. He's loooking better every week. :) I would love to see him on a broomstick. :))

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  19. oh I love it!!! wonderful piece.....the colours are perfection.....

    Come share something sweet today! Sweet Saturdays over at my blog...

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  20. 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!!

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  21. I love it. the colors are wonderful...i can't wait to see a gecko with a broomstick!
    have a great weekend!
    heather

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  22. The blue tail fellow looks very handsome, and I can't wait to see Geraldine Gecko on a broomstick!

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  23. He is fabulous! Can't wait to see the final version!

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  24. Love the gecko... we have a million of them though yours is much prettier than any of them!!

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  25. Oh, 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.

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  26. Love the addition of scales to his tail... your painting is coming along beautifully :) Thanks for stopping by my blog also :)

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  27. I 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!

    xo
    Kristin

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  28. Reptiles are not my fav, but your piece is looking very attractive. ps. the pieces in your shop look great. Good luck!
    Evelyn

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  29. 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!

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  30. I love that you have pictures of the real Gecko. Your painting is great. Thanks for visiting my blog. Blessings, Janet

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  31. love the yellow in background and the texture in tail!

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  32. An exciting way we've lived in your beautiful compositions through step by step execution.

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  33. This 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

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  34. Absolutely loving this little friend of yours ... still marveled at the details and colors. Great Work!

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  35. It is starting to really look good. I can't wait to see how you finish him after you practice all of the ideas!!

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  36. Love the white detail on this fun gecko!

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  37. Oh my gosh, I love the tail. Wow. Can hardly wait to see what you have done to the whole painting.

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  38. You really have a talent this is amazing ;0)

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