Not satisfied with the first painting of Nibbles, I took a second attempt, this time looking to eliminate the thick illustration lines and let the colors touch. I began the repaint with light sanding to remove paint ridges. Brushing on darker shades and then blending in white to get the tone I liked. I’m especially proud of the shading under that arm and the yellow/orange blends on the balloon. I think this second painting is stronger and allows Nibble’s personality to shine thru. He’s on my wall reminding me to trust where the muse’s intuition is leading me.
Nibbles Take Two
