discussion Richards Doggies Modification

[rtfoe]

Hi,
While the Bedouin wrestles with the donkey I thought I'll show you some dogs I modified to make them look like local strays that were domesticated. They're each from Tamiya and Dragon...can't remember which was which but they were both Alsatians.
Local dogs in villages weren't heavy set and were quite lean with short hair and floppy ears. Lots of thinning ensured with grinding and shaving off...

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Heads were repositioned and the pooch chewing the flip flop was a common scene as it's customary to leave your footwear at the door before entering a house. The flip flop was made with three pieces of cut and shaped plastic strip and sheet.

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I did a few compositions just to see if they interacted well.

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Then I painted them. The compo was changed later to...

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...this...

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Cheers,
Richard

 

[Guest]

Very natural, I reckons you have dogs of your own?

 

[Guest]

Fine work that man.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
Very well done. The "plastic surgery" is right up your street. The interaction between the two is very natural.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Great work Richard,

 

[Guest]

Real nice work all round Richard:smiling6:

 

[papa 695]

Very good indeed

 

[BigGreg]

Nice doggies... did you make the flip flop?

 

[Guest]

Richard.
Think you have those dogs looking spot on, a bit of mange so often seen on dogs in the tropics, poor things I hate to see it.
Brilliant work.
John.

 

[rtfoe]

Wow! Fantastic amount of replies guys...thanks allround.

Very natural, I reckons you have dogs of your own?

I used to Andy, had eight during my days living with my parents. Haven't had any since. The Family home in Kuantan used to have very many with 5 acres of land to roam.

Fine work that man.

Peter, have I seen you paint animals?

Hi Richard
Very well done. The "plastic surgery" is right up your street. The interaction between the two is very natural.
Jim

Jim, unfortunately the pairing had to be separated as per the last photo...one was to occupied with the slipper and the other was enticed by the soldier.

Great work Richard,

Scottie, try mans best friend in your next dio.

Real nice work all round Richard:smiling6:

Ralph, I try to keep my genre well rounded...I haven't gotten round to painting female figures yet though.

Very good indeed

Ian, I bet there'll be more animals in this section as I believe the British have a great history with animals as pets.

Nice doggies... did you make the flip flop?

Greg, yes I did...quite a few pairs including Chinese wooden clogs.

Richard.
Think you have those dogs looking spot on, a bit of mange so often seen on dogs in the tropics, poor things I hate to see it.
Brilliant work.
John.

John, I know, the society are starting to appreciate animals here and many vetinary clinics have sprouted including shelters. There are some good people who help bring strays to shelters or clinics for treatment.

Cheers,
Richard