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Here are a few photos of my latest portrait. This portrait is large - 19" x 24" and portrays a young lady and her two beloved horses. One of her horses has passed away so I will be rendering him in...
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Here are the photos of the finished portrait. As you can see from the photos I tried to render in one of the horses lighter than the other - hopefully giving the ghost like effect my clients were...
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The beginnings of my next dog portrait... This commission came about through another referral - so wonderful to receive work through word of mouth - a big thank you to all my clients for passing the...
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We are now starting to see the shape and portrait really come together. I like to start with the darkest tones first and add softer shades at the end.
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I included the photograph I am primarily working from in this image so you can see the likeness of the portrait to the actual dog. I think it's coming together acurately.
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In loving memory....
The finished portrait! I hope my client will be pleased with the result. I really enjoyed creating the beautiful black glossy coat this dog had. This portrait is intended as a gift and I truly hope the...
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To Receive is a Blessing... to Give is an Honor.
I have just been blessed with a new (to me) painting easel from a lovely couple in Blaine. It's just exactly what I need right now and will enable me to really exploit my painting skills and create...
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Chester
The finished portrait of Chester. I decided to paint him in watercolors. Every time I use watercolors I am amazed at it's beauty but also somewhat frustrated by it's difficulty too - it's certainly not...
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Last year I did a photo shoot of this gorgeous Arabian stallion "Aur Elijah" - this is one of the photos with him and his new pasture friend smelling noses. I just love this photo! The photographs I...
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"Friends"The finished watercolor based on the photo below. I really like the way it came out... it's bright and warm and as my husband says reminds him of summer. I hope you like it!
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The Beginnings of my next Dog Portrait
My latest portrait.... I just started the shading today - my favorite part - this is where the drawing comes to life and just as Michelangelo "found" The David in the marble so I "find" the subject I...
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Dog Portrait in Progress.....
Dog Portrait in Progress.... the first dog has been fully rendered and I've finished with the second dog's eyes. I love the way his eyes glow through the page. The eyes are the most important part of...
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The Finished Dog Portrait
The portrait is completed - I really hope the recipient will love it! I enjoyed drawing both dogs - both faces are so full of character.
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Remembering those that touch our lives....
This portrait was done in loving memory of a dear friend and companion. I was blessed enough to meet this sweet little dog before she sadly had to be put down. I love to meet the pets I draw - it gives...
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Watercolor Painting
This is the beginning stages of my latest commission - a 7"x10" watercolor portrait. I start by lightly drawing in a contour drawing. This was a great photo to work from...
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Watercolor Painting - adding the initial washes...
Here you can see I have put in the soft background tones and started on the horse and rider. I like to keep the background somewhat muted so as to not distract from the main subject.
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The finished Watercolor!
The finished watercolor portrait. I am pleased with the way it came out and particularly like the way the horse's coat shines. I hope my client will be pleased... I know this photo means a lot to her...
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Hattie the Golden Retriever
This is Hattie a beautiful Golden Retriever who is to be the subject of my next portrait. This portrait is going to be a surprise birthday present! I took the photo of Hattie - a free photo shoot is...
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The beginning stages of my latest pencil portrait. I always start with the eyes, because in my opinion they are the most important part of the drawing.
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