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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)



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38 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaJune 8, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    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. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    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. TheresaJune 8, 2012 at 9:30 AM

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

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  4. ChristineJune 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM

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

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  5. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 10:55 AM

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

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  6. Elderberry-RobJune 8, 2012 at 11:12 AM

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

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  7. MarjiJune 8, 2012 at 12:19 PM

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

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  8. JKWJune 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    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. StefanieJune 8, 2012 at 1:01 PM

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

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  10. DebraJune 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM

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

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  11. minnemieJune 8, 2012 at 2:13 PM

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

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  12. AbelaJune 8, 2012 at 3:55 PM

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

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  13. kristin maynesJune 8, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    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. NicolaJune 8, 2012 at 4:47 PM

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

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  15. Mary C. NasserJune 8, 2012 at 6:40 PM

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

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  16. Nora MacPhailJune 8, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Cute! Happy PPF. Have a wonderful creative weekend!

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  17. Tracey FKJune 8, 2012 at 7:55 PM

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

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  18. deeplyrootedinbeingJune 8, 2012 at 9:44 PM

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

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  19. Jennifer McLeanJune 8, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    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. LindaJune 8, 2012 at 11:04 PM

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

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  21. GigglesJune 9, 2012 at 1:25 AM

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

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. Valerie-JaelJune 9, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Great idea with pigs feet! Valerie

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  23. SabinaJune 9, 2012 at 6:54 AM

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

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  24. Kat SlomaJune 9, 2012 at 8:23 AM

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

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  25. EVAJune 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Looking great so far!

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  26. Lynn CohenJune 9, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    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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  27. bunnitsJune 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Great job. I think the pigs would approve.

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  28. MandyJune 9, 2012 at 7:07 PM

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

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  29. carlareyJune 9, 2012 at 7:54 PM

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

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  30. Pom PomJune 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

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

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  31. lorikJune 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM

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

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  32. Cris, Artist in OregonJune 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

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

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  33. FlossJune 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    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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  34. JudiJune 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    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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  35. ClaireJune 12, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    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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  36. Kristin DudishJune 12, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    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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  37. Lynn CohenJune 14, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for permission to draw the pigs! ;-)

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  38. Lynn CohenJune 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    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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