Just finished for Pets Lifeline Sonoma.
Ole Black Dog
Animals
Gracie
Another pet portrait for Pets Lifeline Sonoma.
Muffet
I had started to volunteer my service as an artist to the Pets Lifeline of Sonoma. Pet owners submit a favorite photo of their pets and a donation of $20 to have their pet portrait done by a random artist. I thought this would be a great way to improve my watercolor painting.
Two Small Dogs Portraits
Found this little dog portraits of two little dogs. Available for purchase on my DailyPaintworks
Doolin Pet Commission
Another commissioned finished!
Since I had painted his ears off to the sides the 3D effect was quite noticeable. I have to say I do like this effect.
Some preliminary studies. I find doing a pencil drawing and a transparent red oxide underpainting helps me to get into the mood of painting a commission.
This was my photo reference. Nice, clear photo with some lighting off to the side is a perfect photo for commissions.
Beatriz
Commissioned painting of Beatriz
Underpainting, using transparent red oxide and ivory black
Next phase to is apply local colors for the fur and sweater.
nearing completion
Cinnabon
Axel
Another commission. I was strucked by his high brows and regal look.
Nugget
Another finished commission. A bit challenging. The photo reference was not to accurate with the color. Thank goodness for other photo references provided by the client to help determine the proper color.
Photo reference
First the pencil drawing
underpainting
Background color
