This morning I primed 2 canvases, and while they were drying, I decided to work on my bears. I have a painting in mind that has a single bear sitting amidst wildflowers on a mountainside. I have the picture quite clearly in my mind.... it is from a photo that was generously given to me by Terry Isaac. The image in my mind has a lot of colour and is not photorealism but I still want to the bear to resemble a bear. So.... I am working on my bear sketches.
I am finding, they are not all that easy. I'm struggling with the snout and eyes. So far, my bears look way too friendly. I've never come face to face with a bear yet, or been chased by one... and I think that experience would help me draw a more realistic bear..... however, that is entirely too dangerous. :) I know this is goofy, but when I see wild animals... my first desire is to hug them.... so far that is showing in my sketches. I have to work on this.
So, for today.... i will continue my sketches until I feel comfortable, and then I will paint. I think the painting part will come together nicely. This will be my first animal in a painting. I'm kind of excited :)
I am finding, they are not all that easy. I'm struggling with the snout and eyes. So far, my bears look way too friendly. I've never come face to face with a bear yet, or been chased by one... and I think that experience would help me draw a more realistic bear..... however, that is entirely too dangerous. :) I know this is goofy, but when I see wild animals... my first desire is to hug them.... so far that is showing in my sketches. I have to work on this.
So, for today.... i will continue my sketches until I feel comfortable, and then I will paint. I think the painting part will come together nicely. This will be my first animal in a painting. I'm kind of excited :)
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