Sketch of Snuffy with 2 pigments

Starting this portrait with just burnt sienna and raw umber using a mix of walnut oil & thinner and an almost worn out #6 Langnickle long-handled natural bristle flat brush. I wiped off the pigment where it got too dark and daubed at the edges a bit with the corner of a small cloth dipped in the medium. I was working outside on the big easle because it's been such nice weather. That's probably why the white gesso on the canvas appears so blue. I shot out there in the shade so it picked up the blue light from the sky. Such a cute little dog is fun to paint. Fred(His owner) wants me to put the swimming pool behind him so stay tuned! I'll try to update every day til it's done. Aloha for now, Timo