by Hope Lane | Oct 25, 2014 | Blog
Finished Portrait of Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels This is what it looks like when I put it all together in the finished portrait. I’m particularly happy with how the feathering on both dogs turned out with its fine detailing. I also like how the...
by Hope Lane | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog
Adding Details to a Cavalier Painting Even though my new puppy is totally adorable–I am, in fact, getting work done too. This portrait of two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels has had quite a bit more painting done to it in this photo. You can see that through a...
by Hope Lane | Oct 2, 2014 | Blog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Portrait Early Stages I haven’t been very good about posting frequently these days–I’ve been extremely busy with commissions, in fact busier than I’ve ever been. Which makes me pretty lucky I think. Typically at...
by Hope Lane | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog
Anatomy of a Portrait I’m frequently asked by clients if I can combine photos for a custom portrait. The answer is yes, although there are certain factors to consider. Is the lighting consistent on all photos? Are we looking at the subjects from a similar...
by Hope Lane | Sep 20, 2014 | Blog
Finished Portrait of a Chocolate Lab This is the finished painting of Bear, the Chocolate Labrador Retriever. I really enjoyed the challenge of placing him in autumn landscape. When a painting is larger like this one, 24″ x 18″, it allows a greater focus...