Thursday, 26 January 2012

African Painted Wild dog

This was a new try-out for me, a very detailed animal in transparent watercolour.
I am a long way from being comfortable with watercolours but this was something I had wanted to try for a long time. So here it is, an African Wild Dog or Painted Dog. I have called it 'Rear Guard' as he seems to be checking for any stragglers in the pack.


It measures: 11" x 8.5"
Paper used is Fabriano Artistico HP watercolour paper
Paints. Windsor and Newton artists colours.
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3 comments:

  1. davelarson30 January 2012 at 19:57

    Great job for the first go round, These are very interesting animals. I've been toying with painting one myself

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  2. Bev31 January 2012 at 11:23

    Thanks Dave, I love the markings on these chaps. I had the pleasure to visit a pack at a breeding centre in South Africa, and I really fell in love with them.

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  3. Julia Ruffles | wildlife artist9 March 2012 at 16:11

    WOW! This is incredible I ADORE it! Fab work Bev :)) Jules

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