PMorrissey Creations

Rowdy
Prismacolor Premier
Canson Bristol 9x12

Rowdy began his journey home yesterday. I’m going to miss working on him. He was very patient with me as I brought him to life on paper.
Rowdy loved his family and he misses their physical touch, but he’s forever a part of the farm that gave him so much joy. He’s running free with Chase and happy to watch over his family from above.

Yes. That is Rowdy’s farm in the background.
If you know my work, you know I love a background. I prefer them to be the natural setting of the photo reference, but that’s not always possible.
I know this farm well. I have visited there a handful of times. It was owned by my Aunt and Uncle, now owned by their daughter, my cousin and dear friend.
Rowdy belongs to the farm forever. I see the love in his eyes. For his family, for his home.
We don’t understand losing these furry friends because they’re such an integral part of the whole of the farm and its family.
His coloring will stand out against this backdrop of blue and green.

I’m doing the background now for a reason. One I have learned over time. My subject will be in dark waxy colored pencil which easily bleeds into other colors unless you control it by completing the lightest areas first. Rowdy is a glossy black with a white shirt and light colored paws. He’s a study in light and dark. I will do my best to capture him in all his handsome glory.

I will be working on his eyes throughout the piece for they are his essence. I’m pleased with them for now, but I compare them endlessly to my reference.