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German Shepherd Painting at the Rough Underpainting Stage

German Shepherd Painting at the Rough Underpainting Stage

German Shepherd Painting at the Rough Underpainting Stage I started this painting by brushing a thin layer of raw sienna across the entire panel to give a subtle under glow similar to the photo which was probably taken late in the afternoon. This helps to unify the...
Dog Smiles and Beagle Memories

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...
Finished Painting of Kendall the Aussiepoo

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 Hope Lane Custom Pet Portraits https://www.etsy.com/shop/HopeLaneArt #hopelaneart...

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...
Painting Bella, A Black Dog, Part Two

Painting Bella, A Black Dog, Part Two

Painting Bella, A Black Dog, Part Two It’s been awhile since my last post as I’ve been away–but now I’m back in the studio. I continued to develop my portrait of Bella by refining the darks and lights, and building up the paint. I often like to...