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Spaniel Watercolour

As a Christmas present, I had an order for a pet portrait of an adorable Spaniel. I absolutely loved making it. Honestly, the difference that having a high-quality reference photo makes is staggering! This was in classic pen and watercolour. I think it’s officially become my safety blanket in terms of art materials. You canContinueContinue reading “Spaniel Watercolour”

Bearded Collie Pet Plant Pot

I’ve done pet portraits before, but this design is a bit more colourful and has two puppy dog, one on either side of the pot. I have a few fairs coming up, so I needed an example plant pot to show. I haven’t had an order for a fluffy dog like a bearded collie beforeContinueContinue reading “Bearded Collie Pet Plant Pot”

Syrian Hamster Pet Portrait

I’m so pleased to finally be posting this. All it took was to be out with Covid to finally get around to it. First, we decided on the composition. we ended up going for a combination of 3 and 4 so that Tessa (the hamster) was looking inquisitive and there were plenty of background details.ContinueContinue reading “Syrian Hamster Pet Portrait”

Beardie Portrait #2

In my previous post I started working on a bearded collie portrait. I’ve carried on with it and got it to a reasonable standard to give to our friend in the Beardies in Need charity. I wasn’t sure if I’d see her again before their next event, so although there was lots more I wouldContinueContinue reading “Beardie Portrait #2”