The Dairy Cow - Painting and Travel

The Dairy Cow - West Jefferson, North Carolina
Backlighting is the main lesson in this demonstration. A wash of acrylics is used to lay in the basic shapes of the cow then slowly built up from there with more color. A dark background is applied to give the backlit subject additional contrast. Roger finishes the painting by adding subtle color shifts to the face of the animal. Sarah visits a butchery, cheese factory and several art galleries in the attractive downtown.

[@johndog71]

Such good content and I appreciate the the fine art you do, love your show, thanks.

[@kjstrabala]

Another great acrylic painting. I love the tip about making the eyes bigger on cows to add a bit of character and appeal. However, having been born and raised in Iowa farm country, I must point out that this looks like a Hereford which is a beef cow and not a dairy cow.

[@serrielu8025]

Brown Guernsey, dairy.
Or Hereford idk.

[@julienielsen3746]

@@serrielu8025 Looks like a Hereford to me.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

How do you keep your brushes and palette wet?

[@bobsbigboy_]

#dairyisscary. Click it

[@carolw9145]

Thanks for sharing. You and Sarah visit such interesting places and are so generous to share with others. The painting is great