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 14, 2014 | Blog
Chocolate Lab Painting In Progress I’ve been working on Bear, the dog in the painting by getting the darks and lights in place. His coat color is very uniform so the trick is to suggest the shape of his body without altering the color of his fur. Although his...
by Hope Lane | Aug 10, 2014 | Blog
Finished Portrait of Roscoe the Jack Russell Terrier I’ve completed my painting of Roscoe, fine-tuning all the detail into his fur, his eyes and his collar. He’s such a handsome boy. When I showed his painting to his “mom”, she noticed how...