shake shake shake - wire II

Day 1In the background you can see the photos of screen shots I am using as inspiration for both pieces. The top photo in the background is the finished piece. The lower one is the piece I am starting.  

Day 1

In the background you can see the photos of screen shots I am using as inspiration for both pieces. The top photo in the background is the finished piece. The lower one is the piece I am starting.  

I was drawn to this screen shot because it shows how dogs can move in two different directions at one time.  Her head is twisted right as her hind end is twisted left. Her back weight is completely on her right leg and her left foot  is lifted off the ground.  

The photo I used for inspiration seen in the background in many of the photos. 

The photo I used for inspiration seen in the background in many of the photos. 

End of day 2

End of day 2

Right side view day 2

Right side view day 2

The left side. The first piece in the series is in the background.  

The left side. The first piece in the series is in the background.  

Building up the back right leg. It is planted in the middle of her body. Her right foot will be off the ground as she vigorously shakes her coat dry.  

Building up the back right leg. It is planted in the middle of her body. Her right foot will be off the ground as she vigorously shakes her coat dry.  

Front view. Almost finished. 

Front view. Almost finished. 

All but the water spraying off her coat.  

All but the water spraying off her coat.  

She is finished. I added the water spraying from her coat as she shakes. See the back left foot lifted off the ground. 

She is finished. I added the water spraying from her coat as she shakes. See the back left foot lifted off the ground.