A Painting for Agape Animal Rescue

A Painting for Agape Animal Rescue

by | Nov 30, 2014 | Blog

A Painting for Agape Animal Rescue I was contacted by one of the board members to create a portrait of Mack, the yellow lab, as a gift for their director to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the organization. Mack has a very special meaning for Agape. It was his...
Little Princess Shih Tzu Painting Finished

Little Princess Shih Tzu Painting Finished

by | Nov 21, 2014 | Blog

Little Princess Shih Tzu Painting Finished This is the finished painting of Molly, the Shih Tzu. Molly’s guardian noticed that in the last stage, I had gotten Molly’s face a little too light–and she was totally correct. Once I adjusted the color...
The Little Princess Painting Continues

The Little Princess Painting Continues

by | Nov 16, 2014 | Blog

The Little Princess Painting Continues I’ve added more layers of paint to my Little Shih Tzu Princess Molly. This gives it a more solid feel. I’m using a cool grey blue in the shadow areas and a gentle light yellow in the highlights. Molly’s coat is...
Molly, Portrait of a Little Princess

Molly, Portrait of a Little Princess

by | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog

Molly, Portrait of a Little Princess Molly is one very cute little Shih Tzu, and her portrait would be the first painting I had done of her breed. Molly’s guardian wanted a painting of her in her princess costume with its net skirt, shiny sequin crown–and...
Finished Portrait of Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Finished Portrait of Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

by | Oct 25, 2014 | Blog

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...