Golden Labrador Portrait
Today, I have finished working on Goldie’s portrait, the last Christmas commission. I have scanned it and it is ready to be collected by the client tomorrow. I think it worked out pretty well and I hope the client will…
Golden Labrador Portrait – step 2
Below is an up-to-date photo of the portrait of Goldie, the golden labrador I am currently working on. I have put a colour wash over the portrait and I will now start detailing individual areas together with adding the background.…
Golden Labrador Portrait – step 1
With the secret commission finished (images coming after Christmas :)), I am now working on a portrait of the most gorgeous golden labrador called ‘Goldie’. Her portrait is going to be a Christmas present for her owner. The portrait is…
Yorkshire Terrier Portrait
I have now finished working on Max’s portrait. It was really enjoyable, as Max the yorkshire terrier is so cute in the reference photograph. I just love the way he is running towards the camera all happy and bouncy. I…
Yorkshire Terrier Portrait – step 2
I have progressed on Max’s portrait and below is a photograph of what the painting is looking like now. I have put down some basic colours throughout the canvas which will give a great base for detailed work. I have…
Yorkshire Terrier Painting – step 1
This is Max, the cutest yorkshire terrier and I am now working on his portrait. The painting is in acrylic on stretched canvas and is quite large in size at 24 x 20 inches (50 x 60 cm). Max has…
Golden Labrador Portrait in Pencil
Today I finished working on Joey’s portrait. Below is a scan of the final drawing together with a detailed view. I hope you all like it. The portrait is 10 x 10 inches (25 x 25 cm) in size and…
Golden Labrador Portrait – step 2
This is the second step of Joey’s portrait. Joey is a beautiful golden labrador and his portrait is going to be a Christmas gift for his owners. I have worked on the detail in his face, especially eyes and nose.…
Golden Labrador Portrait – step 1
This is a new portrait I have started working on this week. The portrait is of a golden labrador called Joey and is going to be drawn with graphite pencils on Fabriano 5 paper. I am using graphite pencils made…
Basset Hounds Portrait
This is the final scan of the finished drawing of Jasmine and Daisy – the very cute basset hounds. I really enjoyed working on their dog portrait. Their eyes are so expressive and their expressions so individualistic. You can really…