Pony And Panther

I met these 2 artists last year to paint for their birthday gifts.   How fun to see them again, and create new paintings of their interests this year.  "T" was set on a baby panther and "R" was hoping to paint a little pony.  Both turned out great!

To begin, I had taped off the fore ground of the painting, so we could work on the background with ease.  Here you see "R" using horizontal strokes and "T" was dabbing in paint to create foliage behind her panther.

Having fun watching and working together!  Lots of Ooo's and Ah's :) especially when we added the aqua color.

Working fast, on the sides too this time!

"R's" next task was outlining her pony.

"T" started to paint in color blocks in the outlines I provided.  

Working away!

Now it was lots of color additions for "R" and lighter blocking for "T".  It got busy!

"T's" final step was to outline the panther head to make it come toward the fore ground more.   Then she admired her work!

And so did I!  Beautiful job!

On session 2, "R" was back to detail her pony.   We used sharpie to outline the eyes and add lashes of course!

Then we re-painted areas and outlined and added in those berries, flowers, and hearts!

Signing the work!

And proud artist with her painting!  So bright and cheerful, just like this artist!  Thanks girls for another great painting date!