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...
Finished Portrait of a Chocolate Lab
Finished Portrait of a Chocolate Lab This is the finished painting of Bear, the Chocolate Labrador Retriever. I really enjoyed the challenge of placing him in autumn landscape. When a painting is larger like this one, 24″ x 18″, it allows a greater focus...
Chocolate Lab Painting In Progress
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...
Chocolate Lab Early Painting Stage
Chocolate Lab Early Painting Stage It’s been awhile since I’ve posted as I’ve been away traveling–getting inspired by new and beautiful places. My last post on Bear showed the sketch I did prior to painting. This is the first overall layer of...Visit my shop on Etsy to order commission a painting or to see art I currently have on sale.
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