Comment from karen zima
How adorable is he. He looks like a winner to me. Love his expression and the abstract floor he is on. The shadow is done well. Love all the harmonious colors in this artwork. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much Karen for your encouragement.

Comment from Cindy Sue Truman
I don't like Bosco, I love her. You have created a painting so full of life, happiness and expression. The head tilt is wonderful. My sis in law also has a Pugger named Tozai. It just cracks me up when they tilt there heads. Watercolor is my fav medium to create with and I must say you have done OUTSTANDING work here with it. Blessings my friend and good luck in the contest. Always gratefully, Cindy Sue ð??¶

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you so much Cindy Sue got th3 stellar review and encouragement. I am still learning watercolors so this was a challenge but I do like how watercolors can create the fur look without having to actually draw fur. I shall keep practicing. Thanks for the support.

Comment from dalebraatz
a great portrait Bosco has been created here, very good details and depth all created with your talent and colors, love the shadow for depth, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much.

reply by dalebraatz on 23-Jul-2018

your welcome

Comment from GaliaG
very cute and lovely

good entry for the contest, good luck with the contest

good technique, creativity, imagination and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you very much.

Comment from Monica Morrell
You have done a very nice job on this water color. I give you a lot of credit as I find water colors difficult to work with.
You have presented an adorable expression on this little guy.
I like your technique. His shadow shows well.
Over all very well done and i wish you good luck in the upcoming contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Excellent choice of subject.
Aptly captured for the contest theme...
An impressive artwork rendition. Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact!

Best of luck in the contest!
Thanks for sharing...

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 Comment Written 23-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much.

Comment from Vivian Shi
Great painting! Love you watercolor technique using different bold colors to create a painterly quality. Great use of line in the floor tile that leads the eye to the main subject. There is some inconsistency with lighting though; you have a very defined shadow in the background, but on the ground there is no shadow. Next time I would suggest having a background that fades into the back to add depth to the piece. All in all a great painting!
-Vivian

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 Comment Written 22-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2018

Thanks Vivian. I struggled a little with the shadow. The bricks are darker under him and leading back to the blue shadow but my photo did not pick it up as well as I would have liked.

reply by Vivian Shi on 22-Jul-2018

Still a great piece, and it all just takes practice. :) Watercolor is hard to layer, so I?ve learned to plan out everything before starting, and starting with darker colors first. Just a couple suggestions.
-Vivian

reply by the author on 22-Jul-2018

Thanks. I will try that. Each piece teaches me something new.