Friday, June 8, 2012

Drawing Pig Feet

Remember the Queen of the Porcines, that picture I was going to sketch and then watercolor?

Their feet were not shown in the photograph used for painting, so I had to find some pictures of pigs' feet for models. Here it is thus far:

Here are some of my models (sans hoof polishes...they all needed pedicures)



38 comments:

  1. Wow! That is one way to find out how pigs feet look ~ great start for your painting ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. Thanks for your lovely comnent on my blog. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Ireland too. I'm looking forward to seeing how your pig painting turns out but as someone who prefers their pigs alive, its sad that this was the only way you could see their feet! I guess most pigs in the States are kept in massive factory farms away from public view?

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  3. EWWWWW:) This little piggy went to market... Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  4. They're kind of cute! And unusual subject! lol.

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  5. How FUN is this!!! I love your references too- great (tho a lil creepy ;)) toes!
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  6. That's coming along beautifully! Feet and hands (paws/hooves) are hard to draw I think - yours look good.

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  7. What sweet feet. Your painting looks like its starting off to be a winner. Happy PPF

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  8. Thanks so much for the visit and your wonderful words. I love the sketch of the pigs and look forward to seeing the progression of it. I had not heard of CASA, very worthy cause. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  9. It's real neat to see how your water is evolving.

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  10. I LOVE your painting.
    ~and the piggies...

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  11. It is looking good! this is going to be a great painting.

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  12. I want to see this work completed, the little pigs are charming. Saludos

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  13. So Cute!! Pigs are fun! I love your painting and can't wait to see the finished product. Happy PPF!

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  14. This is going to look great, love the tones you have in the ground! Great start!

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  15. Lovely neutral muted colors!
    And great piggy photos!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  16. Cute! Happy PPF. Have a wonderful creative weekend!

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  17. great start to the painting and i can't wait to see it emerge...xx

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  18. Oh! I adore piglets!! And your painting looks so nice!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. can I be in love with your piggies without getting a reputation?? They're already adorable and I can just imagine that painting finished. It's gonna be spectacualr.
    Hugs,
    Jenn

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  20. Oh they are precious. I can't wait to see your finished piece.

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  21. Oh my goodnes...they are just too adorable...wonderful sketch too!! Love this post...makes me swoon.

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. Great idea with pigs feet! Valerie

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  23. Well this picture made me squeal with delight--no pun intended. These piggies are adorable.

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  24. Fun! I can't wait to see how it turns out. Happy PPF!

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  25. How fun! Love this beginning process and look forward to seeing them grow out of the mud if that is in fact what they are standing in...my wild pig imagination!
    Cute little ones! Would love to try to draw one too! May I?

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  26. Great job. I think the pigs would approve.

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  27. love your 3 little piggies...they look fantastic...looking forward to seeing this finished...xxx

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  28. Pigs are so cute! Can't wait to see the finished painting.

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  29. Hi Nancy!
    your models are so cute! I really like your artwork.

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  30. Nicely drawn :) I look forward to seeing the finished work. Pigs are beautiful creatures.

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  31. Looks great so far. Look forward to the finished painting. Happy PPF.

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  32. So sweet and trusting-looking! We vist a pig at the nearby zoo quite regularly, but to be honest he's not too interested in our company. I look forward to seeing your finished work!

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  33. Hi Nancy *hugs*
    I think you found the cutest piggy feet to use as models for your picture. Such talent...I'll wait to see how you do with those feet.
    have a great evening..
    Judi

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  34. Finally, i've summoned up the energy to post about the wonderful artwork i received in the IA postcard swap!! thank you so much for your lovely postcard, nancy, it was the first i received :)
    http://decide-what-you-want.blogspot.co.uk/

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  35. The negative space created by your work in progress is already so interesting... I can't wait to see more - Fun! (And cute reference photos!)

    xo
    Kristin

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  36. Thanks for permission to draw the pigs! ;-)

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  37. My pigs will be revealed on Wednesday June 27th! ;-) thanks again, this was fun. I'll link them back to you here!

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