More work on Buck the Cat
I'm continuing to work on Buck's portrait by laying in a solid layer of oil paint. I'm trying to get the overall tones established and always go for the darker shades first, then layer lighter brushstrokes on top for the fur. This stage is where I get a sense of where...
Starting a Portrait of Buck
This is the start of a painting of Buck the Cat which will be a gift for my niece. He is her much beloved companion and never far from her side. As she describes him, Buck is "...somewhere between a mama’s boy and a grumpy Gus". He has an intense curiosity and is...
Completed Painting of a Goldendoodle and a Duck
Ruby and Lu by Hope Lane, acrylic 9" x 12" The completed painting of an unusual friendship between a very sweet Goldendoodle and a foundling duckling. You'll be happy to know that while Ruby's humans were happy to keep Lu the duck with them, they were unsure whether...
Early Stages of a Dog and a Duck
I started my portrait of Ruby and Lu a bit differently than I usually do. I generally start by laying in a rough all-over first layer of paint, and then refining it on additional layers. This time I dove right in and painted Ruby's head in a fair amount of detail....
Painting a Dog and a Duck
Ruby the Goldendoodle and Lu the duckling had a very special connection. Lu had followed Ruby's dad home one day, and became a member of the family for awhile. When Ruby, who was a very special dog, passed on, I was asked to create a painting commemorating the two of...
Completed Painting of A Havanese
Ember Rose, 12 x 16" oil by Hope Lane I really enjoyed painting little Ember Rose's portrait. Her furry face simply oozed personality with that small smile and big light eyes. It was also loads of fun inventing her collar of roses. Her fur was a wonderful subtle color...
First Stage Painting for a Havanese Portrait
It's been a wet and stormy weekend here in South Florida waiting and watching the approaching storm. Fortunately it did not turn out to be a major event and we've opened the shutters to let some daylight back in to our home. I started working on my portrait of Ember...
Starting a Portrait of Ember the Havanese
This sketch is of an adorable little girl is named Ember Rose. As her human describes her..."She is mischievous, and playful...hiding Daddy's socks and playing "catch me if you can!" when it is time to go to bed. She loves every person and every dog she meets." In the...
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