The Finished Painting
The Finished Painting This is the finished memorial portrait of Ruby the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Posting this has turned out to have special meaning for me–as I lost my own little dog of 16 years this week. Knowing what losing a beloved pet feels...
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...
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...
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....Visit my shop on Etsy to order commission a painting or to see art I currently have on sale.
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