I have a brand new painting on my easel! A very exciting one too 🙂 This portrait features two absolutely beautiful German Shepherds. Sadly, they have both passed away. This painting is going to be a present for their owner. I can’t reveal too much detail about this commission in case the surprise is ruined, as both dogs were working dogs. Oh no, I think I said too much!
I have started with the sketch yesterday and added some basic colouring to the painting today. The photos of course don’t do the painting justice, as the light reflects from the canvas and the true contrast is lost. But it does give a good idea of what I have done so far. The painting is a custom 12 x 20 inches in size (30 x 50 cm) and it is not going to be framed, which I think will be just perfect. I will be starting with layering tomorrow. The canvas will have a good few layers, especially over the dogs. The background is going to be landscape. I will be posting with more progress pictures before the final scan.
