This study will help me determine which dark
and light values to use in the final painting and
will set the overall mood of the pet portrait.
Tosca is one of the unfortunate pets that was exposed
to tainted cat food. So, many different photos were
required as reference material. Tosca wasn't feeling
well and had trouble opening her eyes. Needless to
say, such a situation creates challenges.
Before starting work on the underpainting, I completed
a small value study and color study. The next step
involved sketching in the colors chosen for this
portrait. The colors will be adjusted as needed before
the final painting process begins. The finished
pet portrait will be available for viewing on Bossik.com within the next few weeks.
