Friday, August 10, 2012

Shep's "Dante" drawing is Started

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Here's Dante.  The drawing is obviously in a very early stage.  This is a posthumous commission so I take a little more time on these.  First I couldn't get the composition right, but by going to this 14" x 18" canvas I'm very happy.  Dante has a beautiful black coat and it's going to take a lot of charcoal to get him dark enough.  I think I may sand this canvas and draw the painting again to get him dark enough.  He's going to shine!  How do you all like Dante?      

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3 comments:

  1. ashleyAugust 10, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I love it because I know what it will mean to Bevin. Thanks dad so much for doing this comission for her.

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    1. Bevin NicholsonAugust 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM

      I love it. We can never thank you enough for the painting of Dante. The boys were so excited to see this. Thanks, Bevin

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  2. AnonymousAugust 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Having you do this is extra special for Bevin. Ties of love and friendship in the artist, his family and ours. We all loved Dante and this is the best way to remember him. You caught him perfectly.
    Daria

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My name is Bob Shepherd, but when I paint I'm known as "Shep". I love to paint people. Happy people. Sad people. People dancing. People in contemplation. Old people. Young people. Lately I've gotten into painting new things and I'm enjoying the challenge. Flowers and still life's have been fun. My blog is here to show you what I'm doing and how I'm doing it. If I'm doing your commission you can follow the progress of your "PortraitbyShep". If you'd like me to do your portrait please notify me through the blog. Please enter your email above and I hope you enjoy the blog. Shep

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