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Completed Painting of a Goldendoodle and a Duck

Completed Painting of a Goldendoodle and a Duck

Ruby and Lu by Hope Lane, acrylic 9″ x 12″ The completed painting of an unusual friendship between a very sweet Goldendoodle and a foundling duckling. You’ll be happy to know that while Ruby’s humans were happy to keep Lu the duck with them,...
Early Stages of a Dog and a Duck

Early Stages of a Dog and a Duck

I started my portrait of Ruby and Lu a bit differently than I usually do. I generally start by laying in a rough all-over first layer of paint, and then refining it on additional layers. This time I dove right in and painted Ruby’s head in a fair amount of...
Painting a Dog and a Duck

Painting a Dog and a Duck

Ruby the Goldendoodle and Lu the duckling had a very special connection. Lu had followed Ruby’s dad home one day, and became a member of the family for awhile. When Ruby, who was a very special dog, passed on, I was asked to create a painting commemorating the...
Waldo the Goldendoodle, Underpainting

Waldo the Goldendoodle, Underpainting

Waldo the Goldendoodle, Underpainting This is the first stage of painting Waldo’s portrait. My goal as to rough in the entire painting and start balancing the dark and light areas. I’m working in acrylic and I keep the paint thin at this point. In looking...
Waldo’s Portrait, A Wedding Gift

Waldo’s Portrait, A Wedding Gift

Waldo’s Portrait, A Wedding Gift A few months ago, I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of the daughter of my dear friend, whom I have known since I was 5. My gift to the new married couple was a pet portrait of their beloved Waldo, an adorable...