Poodle Painting

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I really struggled in the mid-stages on this piece, a pet portrait commissioned by an old friend. It just wasn't coming together. I got some feedback from friends I trust, let it sit for a day, and came back to it with some fresh ideas. Kept working at it, let my failures go so I could try new things, and the result is something I'm really proud of!

Here's a little process gif showing some of my struggles:

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