I’ve just finished another painting in the “In Our Veins” series. This one is titled “The Pack” and is an acrylic on canvas, 20″ wide by 10″ high. I took “some” photos of the painting as I was working on it from start to finish. Going through them, I just think “UGH!” I’m happy with the end result, but I have to admit that my back, neck, and shoulders took a beating after pouring long hours into this one. For a closer look at the finished piece, visit this direct link: AmyGuidry.com-The Pack.
Original drawing on canvas for "The Pack" by Amy GuidryInitial rough layer of paint for "The Pack" Finished rough layer of "The Pack" by Amy GuidryNext layer of paint is added to the sky, intensifying the colorSky has another layer of paint added, reaching the desired hueClouds are finished and have their final layer of paint added to brighten the whitest areasNext layer of paint is added to the desert sand to smooth it outFinal layer of paint added to sand to bring out the detailsFinishing touches are added to the desert- small rocks are addedInitializing the next layer to the cliffs in the background, starting on the leftStill working my way across the cliffs, adding paint, and then reworking details as I goCliffs are now finished, now on to the wolves, going left to right againWorking on wolf #1, adding another layer of paint, then cleaning up details as I go- hair, eyes, mouth, etc.Wolf #1 just about done, started next layer on wolf 2 before I finish the front leg of wolf 1Final details to wolf 2 added, then finished up the leg of wolf 1 since those fine hairs need to be added Adding next layer of paint to wolf 3, focusing on the darkest areas first to build up the colorsBuilt up the darkest areas, now adding details- hairs along the back- and working in lighter tonesFinished details to wolf 3, now adding next layer to wolf 4, building up dark areasNext layer of paint on wolf 4 complete, now adding hair detail, and lighter tonesFinished the hair details to wolf 4 as well as the detail in the feetFinally at the last wolf, adding next layer of paint, adding darker tonesBuilding up the tones in the last wolf, adding details as well- face, eyes, hairsFinished piece- "The Pack" by Amy Guidry; (c) Amy Guidry 2011
