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Jake is finished!

Posted on April 14, 2021April 9, 2021 by Zara Toms

I have loved every minute working on Jake's portrait. I had a stunning photo to work from. A perfect expression for a portrait like this. This larger 16" x 24" size enables me to add so much detail even down to the bubble on his tongue. Jake is my first Corgi I have drawn and I didn't realise how cute they are until I started working on his portrait. This portrait will soon be making its way to ...
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White fur.. How to approach it?

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Zara Toms

Is white truly white?Painting white fur can be challenging but I love it. The biggest thing to remember is white is never white. White is very reflective so often there are many other colours and tones to include. Really studying your reference photo will make such a difference to pick out these differences and ensuring they're included in your art. | Top Tip |Start with a grey mixture of bla...
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Teddy

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Zara Toms

I always love working against a black background. Teddy was my first pet portrait of this kind with pastels. I love the richness of colour pastels can create and against the contrast of the black he stands out so well. It can create a really nice effect. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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Bella in progress..

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Zara Toms

I've kindly been given permission to share Bella's work in progress with you. A lovely, kind expression. Such a sweet photo I have the pleasure of capturing. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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Jake in progress

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Zara Toms

I have kindly been given permission to share these work in progress updates. This is another large 16" x 24" portrait so HEAPS of room for detail. Jake is my first Corgi I've had the pleasure of drawing and I'm struggling to put my pencils down! When this guy is finished he will be heading off the the USA. 16" x 24" Pastel Portrait
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Meet Tequilas – Largest pet portrait to date!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Zara Toms

I can now share with you this portrait I had the absolute pleasure of drawing which I finished a couple of weeks ago. This is the largest portrait I have done to date. A single subject on an A2 size really did mean I had heaps of room to add all that amazing detail - even the person stood in the reflection of the eye This portrait will soon be professionally framed and I can't wait to se...
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Meet Inca

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Zara Toms

Another new portrait to share with you :). Inca is a Malinois and was a real pleasure to draw. A special dog and was a real honour to be asked to capture. I really enjoyed working on her expression. Huge smile and her pose was perfect for a portrait. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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Meet Henry

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Zara Toms

Capturing the colouring of this handsome Red Setter was a real pleasure. So many lovely rich tones and all those waves and curls in the fur. The ruffled chest fur was especially nice to work on. I have been super busy working on so many beautiful breeds which I cannot wait to share with you. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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March’s Patreon Video

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Zara Toms

My Patreon has been live for nearly 1 month! It's been something I am thoroughly enjoying. Creating content has been a new challenge - some days technology really hates me! but I got there :D. My pastel tier (soon to have an acrylic tier, fingers crossed) mentioned 1 video upload a month. But when it launched on the 1st February there was already a library of content to watch which I had been b...
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Staffie Collage

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Zara Toms

I was looking through the portraits I have recently completed and there are a few breeds that appear on my easel a little more that others. Staffies being one of them which as a Staffie owner myself love to capture this amazing breed. Huge smiles from ear to ear and their lovely, kind temperament <3. What I also like about painting or drawing this wonderful breed is they can come in a variety ...
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