Mule Deer painting

[DaveHawk]

I was thinking of all you guys living out west when I chose this particular picture.

Do you like Mulies ?

I started this one Sunday. I have a bit of tweaking to do to the body and head. I sat down and sketched this out in about an hour so it's not spot on. But will be. The painting is 18X24" the photo is 8x9"

I hope you all enjoy this one. I've been thinking of this for some time now. I am not a Mule Deer fan to hunt but this guy has a look about him.

 

[noharleyyet]

....has the Frida thing goin on with the brow Dave. Gonna be a nice work. Great photo.

 

[DaveHawk]

I am not very knowledgeable with these deer but I do know about Frida LOL

 

[idnative1948]

Bring it Dave! Can't wait to see this one!

 

[elkantlers]

Looking good. I wish I had talent!

 

[Sytes]

Look forward to seeing the finished product. The life you bring to the outdoors always has me looking at your threads. Kinda like MtMiller's threads for photo's. Some threads hold the highlights to view.

 

[DaveHawk]

Thanks all. I need to do good for the guys who know this deer.

 

[MuddyBull]

Great painting! Could be on the river bottom below my home here in Western Wyoming!

 

[sluggo6850]

excellent painting can't wait to see end product!!!

 

[Zach]

Very Nice, can't wait to see how it comes out.

 

[DaveHawk]

I worked on the body last night. I saw a retina specialist yesterday and I'm having problems with perception. After I put this up and looked at it I saw the nose was off a bit. I'll repair that this evening and begin the lighter coloring on him.

 

[noharleyyet]

Dave, antlers in pic seem larger.

 

[DaveHawk]

Little bit , I not worried about that. Thanks

 

[DaveHawk]

 

[DaveHawk]

Little better view

 

[DaveHawk]

Got the ears done. I use to spend this time in a tree stand now I sit for 5 hours painting and end up with 2 ears. LOL

 

[DaveHawk]

Was able to get a full day at the easel yesterday, Considering that the Skins / Raven's game was on I did get also done.

 

[DaveHawk]

Spent the past 2 days in the studio. Painting is starting to get habit forming. Kind of like what hunting was for me the past 30 years. I hope soon to turn my shop over to my son and take the art to the next level, full time.

 

[noharleyyet]

You truly have the gift of talent Dave.

 

[DaveHawk]

Thanks harley.
This is from my viewing chair. It's coming together. I like the window effect and the expression that is captured.