Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Pet portraits in pencil of dogs

Black and white pencil portraits are usually created using either graphite or charcoal. Sometimes, I use both types of pencils to render a drawing, in order to achieve the deepest of blacks. Since traditional pencil drawings do not involve using any white pencil, the white marks or areas are actually the white of the paper showing through.
These sweet pooches were commissioned as a Christmas gift for my client's spouse. Sadly, Joe has passed but I was fortunate to meet miss Bree when the client received their portraits.


 "Joe"
English Setter
pencil drawing
5x7
commission
 
 
"Bree"
German Shepherd
pencil drawing
5x7
commission

Monday, February 13, 2017

Yellow Labrador Dog Pet Portrait commission

When I first saw the reference image I was using for Ollie's portrait I thought oh, how much FUN it was going to be to draw this pose! One can't help but smile looking at Ollie's charming face as she stares right back at you.
This portrait was commissioned to remember all the joy that Ollie brought to the lives of her human family.

Ollie
Yellow Labrador Retriever
Pastel
11x14
commission

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Dog pet portrait commission from photo

I was commissioned to paint a portrait of a beautiful dog named "Jimi", whom sadly passed away of cancer at the tender age of 12.  The portrait was to be given to the client's spouse as a Christmas gift to commemorate the life of their cherished pet.

There are countless poses to choose from when creating a portrait and the client in this case chose a traditional head/shoulder pose where Jimi stands so handsome and proud !


Jimi
dog portrait
pastel
11x14
Commission

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Drawn to Nature Solo Exhibition by Colette Theriault

I am pleased to announce my upcoming exhibition at Artists on Elgin, Sudbury Ontario, begining April 1st to the 27th, 2017. The opening reception/meet the artist will take place on Saturday, April 8th from 1-4 pm. Everyone welcome!