Meet Biscuit. She was Ellen's beloved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and her bestest friend. The reference photo that Ellen provided surprised me a bit--it is not your typical dog 'portrait'. While it is true that the eyes are the window to the soul and express the spirit, I must say that this photo touched me in another way. It denotes a cherished memory for Ellen and has an ethereal quality to it that expresses the strong bond the two shared. I wonder what Biscuit was focused on?
Biscuit's coat is thick and rich with a myriad of colours and tones. It will definitely be a challenge for me. Already, I am off to Iron Oxide in Nanaimo to purchase two new pigments. And because this is a water scene, it will require a lot of wet-on-wet technique so I have decided to invest in Arches hot press water colour paper, 300 lb. Like most beginners, I started with cold press so this will be a journey of discovery for me. So looking forward to it.
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