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Brahman Baby in Gray-scale

Mad Rox
© Gabby Phillips

So I’ve got something entirely new and out of my usual realm drying on the easel.

If you scroll down, you can watch “Brahma Baby” in progress, from start to finish.

If you’d like a print of this painting then click here.

There are several differences between this painting and the others I’ve done. First, I’m using a different paper. It’s Fabriano Artistico 300# hot press. Previously I’d been using Arches cold press. It does make a difference, and so far, I think I’m liking this one better, though I don’t know if its the brand that makes the difference so much as the hot vs cold press surface. I’ll have to try Arches 300# hot press next time to make a comparison.

Second, it’s a lot larger than my previous paintings. Also, the subject matter is different. The cow was a special request, but I got to pick which cow to do. I’ve always loved Brahmans, so this cute little calf was my pick. And last, I’ve never worked more than a swatch in gray-tones. I am finding that I like it.

Brahman Baby in Progress

Colors used are all Ozark pigments: Bone black, Willow Black, and Creek Shale. I may add some brown tints in there at the end, but I’m undecided on that right now. Here’s a post about how to make these paints, if you’re interested in that aspect of things.

Brahman baby in progress. Starting out with a little smudge and splatter using creek shale and charcoal dust.
I don’t use pencil to draw in my rough sketch, because I don’t want to have to erase mistakes. So I use a color of paint that’s easy to lift if needed and do it with paintbrush.
Adding some of the defining features to give me some direction going forward.
Blocking in the color, defining the eyes and nose better.
Continuing to add layers of shades of gray and black. This will continue until I’m ready to begin adding the details.
Adding more color to “Brahman Baby”
“Brahman Baby”, in bone black, creek shale, and willow black.

My Other Paintings

If you want to see the other paintings I’ve made using Paleo Paints, click the button below to go to my gallery page.

Buy Prints

If you’d like to buy prints of my work, most of them are offered at my Etsy shop. They’re also at Kingston Square Arts in Kingston, AR and at the gallery in War Eagle Mill in Clifty, AR.

P.S…

I do take commissions, but am booked until late July. Use the contact info above to get in touch if you want a portrait of your earth-colored creature. Sorry, I can’t do blue or green, as those don’t exist in my range of Ozark light-fast pigments.

All works will be done in Ozark pigments in my style. You can see other paintings I’ve done at PaleoPaints.com. Some subjects take longer than others. It depends on the amount of colors, shades, and details. This cow took a few days. The birds can take weeks. Additionally, if I don’t have the necessary colors on hand, I’ll have to gather the rocks and make the paint 😉

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