Maddie again
This is the third time i have drawn Maddie (the first time was in June 07 and the second time in July of the same year), who pops up on Flickr every now and then. She is so photogenic, i have learned so much about drawing dogs and fur just by sketching her gorgeous face and ears. HB and B pencils on sketch Canson paper.
Here's an obnoxiously large view of it just for kicks: OK, supersize Maddie.
I LOVE your Maddie portraits, and supersize is supercool! :) The variations in texture and tone are wonderful.
Posted by: Melinda | May 15, 2008 at 22:43
I LOVE your Maddie portraits, and supersize is supercool! :) The variations in texture and tone are wonderful.
Posted by: Melinda | May 15, 2008 at 22:44
What a work of art! Such softness created with such delicate strokes.
I have never been a dog person, but when I took on my first dog portrait commission (in pastels), I totally fell in love with the ears of the labrador retriever as I was painting them. :)
Posted by: E-J | May 16, 2008 at 06:43
Incredible. I didn't think these could get any better, but you actually improve all the time. The texture you achieve with cross-hatching is truly wonderful.. Thanks for the closeup - I enjoyed seeing a bit of your technique.
Posted by: Casey | May 16, 2008 at 07:38
This is SO so amazing, France. It's hard to believe that you are not looking into a real eye. That it is a drawing. I don't know how you do that. I have no idea.
Posted by: andreaj | May 16, 2008 at 18:11
Gorgeous!! SUCH a wonderful and original pose.
Posted by: Megan | May 18, 2008 at 14:16
you are just incredible!!! my eyes have a hard time distinguishing between reality and your drawings!
Posted by: edgar cabrera | May 19, 2008 at 18:20
you are just incredible!!! my eyes have a hard time distinguishing between reality and your drawings!
Posted by: edgar cabrera | May 19, 2008 at 18:21
Ahhh Maddie. Such a beauty and doesn't she know it! I love how you captured all the delicate topography of her face and her expressive features. So sensitively drawn.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | May 28, 2008 at 01:02
You capture Maddie's essence so perfectly. You are an amazing artist.
Posted by: Pet Portraits and Jan | May 28, 2008 at 11:03
I am always, truly, at a loss for words when I come to your site.
Spent at least five minutes of silent gawping on the large version of this doggy.
Posted by: prozacville | Jun 01, 2008 at 18:20
Breath-taking...
Posted by: Megan | Jun 12, 2008 at 08:22
Breath-taking...
Posted by: Megan | Jun 12, 2008 at 08:23