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Sweet Katey, beginning a memorial portrait

Sweet Katey, beginning a memorial portrait

Sweet Katey, beginning a memorial portrait I began this painting of Katey, a lovely little Cavalier who crossed the rainbow bridge, quite a while ago. I was looking over my past work and realized that this turned out to be a favorite painting–but that I never...
Finished Portrait of Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Finished Portrait of Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

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...
Adding Details to a Cavalier Painting

Adding Details to a Cavalier Painting

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...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Portrait Early Stages

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Portrait Early Stages

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...
Anatomy of a Portrait

Anatomy of a Portrait

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...