Dachshund

Those eyes! Get your daily dose of cuteness right here. I painted my first dachshund titled " A Puppy for Christmas" https://art-for-arts-sake.com/2020/12/24/a-puppy-for-christmas/ And yes, I still want one! This little gal beckoned me to paint her and here is her reference photo:

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  https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-dachshund-on-folding-lounger-2679682/

Painted on 140 lb watercolor pad, cold pressed, using the following watercolors: Indigo, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, and White Gouache. Shout out to Emily Olson Art for her guidance on color selections and painting fur tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExSODI3AXp4

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  Pencil Sketch

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  Progress Photo

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  Finished Painting

From Pencil Sketch to Finished Painting

Warning: IF you watch this, you will want one too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig-Bsj1R_2U

Have a great start to your week!

Helen