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Pet Portraits

Alfie’s Graphite Collage

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Zara Toms

A couple of weeks ago I shared Alfie's painting collage. I thought I should do the same with his graphite portrait :). I had the pleasure of capturing him twice :D!
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More Spaniels :)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Zara Toms

When I was asked to draw these six beautiful dogs I couldn't wait to start them. Each portrait was A3 (11.7" x 16.5") in colour pencil. I was then asked to paint the same reference photographs on a large 29" x 21" canvas in acrylics. Their owner has since added two more Cocker Spaniels to her family so today I have the pleasure of drawing them to :). After that I will be planning another acry...
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Back at the easel..

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Zara Toms

Yesterday was my first day back at the easel after 2 weeks off. A well needed break. I am sure everyone feels the same with all the chaos going on. I hope everyone is staying safe. I have so many adorable pet portraits on my waiting list and I cannot wait to start them. For now here is a revisit to a portrait I completed earlier in the year :) Baloo A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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Lily’s Close Up

Posted on September 9, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

Last year I had the pleasure of drawing Lily. Along with her 5 other dog brothers. I have the pleasure of drawing her two younger brothers which joined the family earlier in the year. So much detail with a beautiful reference photograph I was given.
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Maisey & Lexie Update

Posted on September 8, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

First off... Ignore the background... If I got the colour of Maisey right the background went a bit erm.. vibrant! Not that it matters because I have the background left to do once both of them are finished. I don't actually do the backgrounds after but I was to impatient with this and wanted to get my dogs started! I have made it far harder for myself. This is a huge painting that I am ...
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Harper’s Collage

Posted on September 7, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

Here is another collage to share with you :). This one I thought I would share a few of the mount options we considered. Mounts can be personal choice and my framer has many to choose from.
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Betty’s Video :)

Posted on September 6, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

Here is Betty's full time lapse video :). If only I could draw this fast :D https://youtu.be/jT3Urq4S180
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Meet Mia :)

Posted on September 4, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

I had the absolute pleasure of drawing Mia in this A4 pastel portrait. I honestly am so grateful for all the amazing comments I got when I shared her portrait on my Facebook page. It really means so much. She really has that something special which I really wanted to capture. Her expression and markings really are beautiful. She has that soft look in her eyes and gentle expression which makes...
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Storm in progress..

Posted on September 3, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

I recently finished Storm's portrait and he is now in his home but I thought I'd share the work in progress photograph before sharing his finished portrait :). A Border Collie with a huge smile. A lovely full body portrait which I always enjoy working on and back using graphite which was my first ever medium I used. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Graphite Portrait
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Betty’s mounted portrait

Posted on September 1, 2020August 31, 2020 by Zara Toms

I have all my paper based artwork professionally mounted by my local framer before they leave me to head to their new home. This includes my graphite and pastel portraits which are all done on acid free, archival artist high quality heavy weight paper which almost feels like card. Lovely to work on and great for the mediums I work in. Betty's A4 pastel drawing with mounted to fit a standa...
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