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Simple Sketch for Ella the Yorkie

Simple Sketch for Ella the Yorkie

Simple Sketch for Ella the Yorkie Ella is a cute little Yorkie whose portrait I was asked to create by a wonderful client of mine. Because it was to be a gift, I never really knew much about Ella as I didn’t speak with her owner and my client didn’t know...
Painting in Progress

Painting in Progress

Painting in Progress This is a fairly early stage in my painting “Love is the Bridge”. I’ve started to apply shadows and midtones so my forms have volume. I’m working in alkyd oils on canvas which is not my usual surface, but was a requirement...
Finished Portrait of Molly the Havanese

Finished Portrait of Molly the Havanese

Finished Portrait of Molly the Havanese Molly the Havanese, 9″ x 12″ acrylic by Hope Lane, www.hopelaneart.com This is the completed painting that I did of Molly. I ended up replacing the knee of the person she was sitting on in the original photo with a...
A Special Painting For A Father

A Special Painting For A Father

A Special Painting For A Father A few years ago, I painted a portrait for a family that comes to mind this Fathers Day. It was a gift from three children to their father, who’s beloved German Shepherd had just been diagnosed with ALS and would soon be gone. The...
Starting to Paint Molly the Havanese

Starting to Paint Molly the Havanese

Starting to Paint Molly the Havanese Meet Molly, a Havanese I recently painted. Molly is a 3 year old Havanese.  She is very sweet, happy, and loving and she’s very attached to her family. They spoil her every chance they get. This photo is of the first rough...