Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart
Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart Awhile ago I was asked to create a large portrait of a German Shepherd named Tucker. It was to be a gift to a father from his children. Tucker was his constant companion as they hiked the Colorado mountains together. But the reason for...
Finished Painting of Bosley the Beagle
Finished Painting of Bosley the Beagle Many layered brushstrokes later--This is the completed painting. I hope it helps to give Bosley's humans a lovely memory of him and his happy puppy smile. Bosley, 11" x 14" acrylic by Hope Lane
Dog Smiles and Beagle Memories
Dog Smiles and Beagle Memories It's always busy right around the holidays for a pet portrait artist--and I've been slow to post because I've been getting my holiday work out the door. I've shipped off the final painting so now I can take a breath and...share. This...
Finished Painting of Kendall the Aussiepoo
Finished Painting of Kendall the Aussiepoo The finished painting--look at those eyes. 12" x 12" acrylic on archival panel by Hope Lane https://hopelaneart.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/HopeLaneArt #hopelaneart
Working on an Aussiepoo Portrait
Working on an Aussiepoo Portrait My painting of Kendall the Aussiepoo is pretty far along, especially in the white areas of fur. There's still most of the background to complete though. I also want to let you know I've just started posting on Instagram. Please follow...
Starting Kendall the Aussiepoo’s Portrait
Starting Kendall the Aussiepoo's Portrait This is the start to the companion painting to Kole's portrait that I showed last week. It will be the same size--12" x 12". And I've chosen a background that should use the same colors and generally be harmonious to the...
Finished Painting of Kole, the Schnoodle
Finished Painting of Kole, the Schnoodle Portrait of Kole by Hope Lane. 12" x 12" acrylic on archival panel. This is the completed painting of Kole. I'll post the matching companion piece to it in my next post. If you're interested in giving a pet portrait as a...
Halfway Through Painting A Schnoodle named Kole
Halfway Through Painting A Schnoodle named Kole One of the very nicest things about being a pet portrait artist is when a previous client comes back to me for another painting. A few years ago I painted a lovely Cavalier named Katey. Because of that painting, I...