Thurman #2

Thurman #2, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on PastelMat
private collection
19"X26"

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My fingers are really a mess! But moving right a long!

Thurman #1

Thurman #1, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on PastelMat
private collection
19"X26"

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The background is pretty simple... except for the rocks! Those will be easy, but a lot of work. That will be one of the last things I work on. I do love working on long haired animals!

Thurman

Thurman, originally uploaded by debifitz.

This is the photo for the next piece. And it was another client photo!! Another GOOD client photo! I will post the first work in progress piece today.... I have a back log of WIP's to post now that the holidays are finally over! Was it just me or did they seem to go on forever this year?!

Baxter & Bailey #4

Baxter & Bailey #4, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on PastelMat
private collection
16"X20"

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Ta Da! Done! This was a fun piece to do! The client was very happy! I have not heard how it went over with her mother... it was a surprise Christmas gift.

Baxter & Bailey #3

Baxter & Bailey #3, originally uploaded by debifitz.

Here is the next installment! I really hate working from photos that have used a flash... it just flattens the image. You really need those shadows to give you depth. I always fight between what is there and what should be. I usually go with what is there... with a little more. And I also have to take the animal yellow eye out. At least that is not too hard to do.

Baxter & Bailey #2

Baxter & Bailey #2, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on PastelMat
private collection
16"X20"

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www.facebook.com/D.J.Fitzgerald.Art

Moving right along!!

Baxter & Bailey #1

Baxter & Bailey #1, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on PastelMat
private collection
16"X20"

www.djfitzgerald.com
www.facebook.com/D.J.Fitzgerald.Art

Sorry I have not been posting... holidays! What can I say?! I will try to post the work in progress of this one quickly!