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In reply to the discussion: Finished this kitty painting today. I see some mistakes I need to fix though. [View all]Warpy
(113,131 posts)24. You want lonely? Try being a weaver
which I was until my eyes gave out. The equipment is big and bulky and doesn't move very well, although some do take sample looms off to workshops. Backstrap looms and card loo,s can be portable, but of course I had to get the heaviest sucker I could find.
Then again, I have to admit I chose it because it's a solitary pursuit.
I can still spin by touch and my wheel is portable, but I never seem to want to take it anywhere.
That's a beautiful kitty, beautifully painted. Do you work from photos? I did back in the dark ages when I did portraits.
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Finished this kitty painting today. I see some mistakes I need to fix though. [View all]
LiberalLoner
May 2023
OP
Thank you so much! ❤️ I think next time I won't do such an extreme closeup, didn't really like how
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#4
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍 soft pastel on pastelmat paper, 30x40 cm anthracite color
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#5
Oh your work is so much better than mine!!! I am saving your work for inspiration!!!❤️❤️❤️
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#7
Thank you so much! ❤️ yes...I need reference photos for portraits, good ones....and I have
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#78
The eyes, the eyes, the eyes! The pinpoint of light on the corneas is perfect.
3catwoman3
May 2023
#50
Thank you so much! ❤️ I got the angle of the upper line of the nose wrong and I need to lighten the
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#116
Thank you! ❤️ I think you are right, I need to fix that...made the fur there a bit too dark...
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#122
Thank you so much! ❤️ I think a really good reference photo is the key and
LiberalLoner
May 2023
#144