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Planning my layouts and mock ups

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I have recently added pastels to my medium list. I LOVE LOVE LOVE pastels. How I haven't used them before now seems crazy and I am so excited for 2020 and the commission I get to do with them. For my commissions where necessary I will create many layouts and various mock ups for my clients to see how their portrait will look and enable them choose their favourite. PastelsFor my pastel portr...
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Frame chosen!

Posted on by Zara Toms
I love being part of the framing process wherever possible because seeing my portraits framed really does finish them off. I'm so lucky to have a fantastic framer just up the road from me who always does such an exceptional job (Ace Framing & Art Gallery). Tilley & Cresta's drawing will have a gorgeous double mount and a stunning wooden style frame. It compliments the portrait perfectl...
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Off to the framers

Posted on by Zara Toms
Tonight I am meeting Tilley & Cresta's mum at my local framers to have his portrait framed! So excited to see what lovely frames will best suit this piece. A3 (11.7" x 16.5") Colour pencil drawing My local framer always does such a good job. He has a huge range of frames and mounts to choose from and I always spend way to long trying to decide what frame works best... Too much choice h...
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Colour & Graphite Combined <3

Posted on by Zara Toms
I've had the pleasure of drawing Ratchet a few times. His mum over in the USA always sends me adorable photographs for me to use. She wanted something different for this piece and adding a pop of colour. This was a lovely addition to this portrait and certainly makes it stand out even more. Sorry for not posting here yesterday. Things have been rather crazy after Christmas and I was so bus...
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Meet Jem :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
Not only did I have the privilege of drawing this gorgeous Labrador but I also got to meet her so I could take her photograph. Shes 13 years old now and is adored by her owners. This was a surprise Christmas gift and they are taking it to be professionally framed this weekend so I can't wait to see photographs of that!- - - -A4 (8.3" x 11.7") colour pencil drawing - - - - - - - - - - ...
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Meet Teddy :)

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A gorgeous Cocker-poo I had the pleasure of drawing for a surprise Christmas gift for his owner. I have drawn a few other of the families furbabies so was looking forward to drawing another for them :). A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Graphite pencil drawing I'm told Teddy is a little naughty and full of character. Smiley and bouncy I think the reference photo I had for this expressed that perfectly.- -...
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Roxy & Bella Video

Posted on by Zara Toms
Thank you for everyones response to my first pastel pet portrait! I can't wait to start the next pastel piece today. Here is the full time lapse video of Roxy and Bella's portrait. You'll see from the first section that I initially started the drawing on a different paper and wasn't happy with the results. I then restarted the drawing on Pastelmat and the difference was remarkable. The colour ...
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Roxy & Bella are finished!

Posted on by Zara Toms
Here is the finished portrait of Roxy and Bella :). My first pastel pet portrait is of Roxy & Bella. What I LOVE about pastels is the lovely range of colours the papers come in and then the ability to add lovely soft backgrounds. For this piece I didn't add any background and just faded their chests into the paper. This was a surprise thank you gift for my nana. She helped out so much w...
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First pastel pet portrait!

Posted on by Zara Toms
My nan helped out so much with the wedding; hand making all the table decorations, making the invitations and walking me down the aisle that I wanted to give her something special. I recently added pastels to my material list and I love them! I really wasn't sure when I first attempted the medium. This is my 4th ever attempt and I am so pleased with how they are coming out. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") P...
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