bloodhound

acrylic on wood
The Bloodhound, originally from Belgium, has been around since the middle ages. I am a sucker for their "howl" and long droopy ears. When I found this longer piece of wood I knew it would suit the long face of the bloodhound. I worked with washes of acrylic to evoke the feeling of the mossy woods and still let the pattern of the wood show through. Although I often paint on canvas, wood can lend its own personality to a painting.
p.s. soon I will be doing some amazing pieces on some incredible wood!