More work on Ruby
More work on Ruby I've come quite a ways with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel painting. When I start working into a painting--I tend to start with the eyes first. I feel like if I can get those where I want them--the rest will follow.
Underpainting for Ruby
Underpainting for Ruby This is the roughing in stage of my painting of Ruby. I find Cavaliers particularly easy to paint--I think because their faces are quite human in some ways. Unlike many breeds, their eyes show much more of the white part like ours do. And there...
Remembering Ruby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Remembering Ruby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Some dogs just have the sweetest faces. And that is certainly true of Ruby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has passed on. I was contacted by a friend of Ruby's guardian, who wished to give a pet portrait to her as...
Final portrait of Kirby
The finished painting of Kirby the Havanese, my very own dog. It's interesting being my own client--I find I'm far more critical of my work than they are (and I'm glad about that). I guess most artists are.
Kirby gets some details
I've been working more on Kirby and adding quite a bit of detail with that teeny teeny brush. I'm finally getting his big soft eyes. Kirby's fur is a bit different than many Havies--he has quite a lot of curl, making it more poodle-like in texture.
Kirby painting continues
I'm continuing to work on my painting of Kirby, and this is a shot of the rough color stage. The idea is to loosely paint in the tones overall, then continue in later stages to adjust color and add more and more detail.
Kirby the Havanese begins
After painting pets for other people, I'm finally painting my own dog Kirby, who is a Havanese. For me, it's a lot harder to paint people and pets, I actually know and love. But as Kirby's getting older, I want to paint him now. I paint a lot of portraits for people...
Sequoia the Labradoodle Finished
Sequoia, the labradoodle--finished painting. Lots of highlights added to make him look furry. The background is meant to be soft and impressionist in feeling. This photo doesn't quite catch the brightness of the original painting.
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