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Ollie’s close up

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Zara Toms

I loved working on this painting. All those curls were so much fun to create. I'm looking forward to my next acrylic on canvas. I am busy working on pastel portraits for the next few weeks. I have also been really busy planning layouts for upcoming pet portraits and alongside that creating tutorials for my Patreon. Busy times! 10" x 12" acrylic on canvas
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New YouTube video tomorrow

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Zara Toms

Tomorrow at 6pm this voice over video is going live on YouTube :). If you would like to see the 2 hour real time version of this head over to my Patreon here. Patreon 2 hour versionMy Patreon videos are between 1-3 hours long (sometimes longer) with in depth voice over, step by step for beginning or if you're looking to perfect your technique with a view of becoming a full time pet portra...
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Meet Ollie

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Zara Toms

Ollie is Archie's brother which I shared here a few days ago. Both adorable with all those curls. My favourite part about Ollie's painting was the fur on the top of his head and those long fine hairs around his nose/muzzle area. 10" x 12" Acrylic on Canvas
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Lola’s in progress :)

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Zara Toms

Look who I currently have on my easel 😍. The last 6 months I have had the pleasure of drawing more cats. Lola has that longer, softer fur and she has that subtle tilted head pose which is adorable <3
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Archie is finished :)

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Zara Toms

I recently shared a work in progress update of Archie's painting. I always love working in acrylics and this was no exception. All those curls, using my liner brushes and capturing those lovely tonal differences. I also got to paint his brother Ollie which I will share tomorrow :). If you would like to see a video reel of this painting head over to my Facebook page :) ACRYLIC TIER ON PATRE...
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Meet Doodles & Daz

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Zara Toms

Doodles was Daz's mum. Sadly, Doodles is no longer with us and she had a very special bond with her owner. Initially the portrait was just going to be of Doodles but when I was asked to incorporate Daz I got to work creating a layout that worked best. I love drawing horses in pastels. As horses have that much shorter coat and variations in their facial structure that causes many highlights and sh...
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Meet Larry

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Zara Toms

Last week Larry made it to his home in Ireland. I loved capturing him in this pastel portrait. His tail is just - cute! In the photograph I was working from he had a blue harness. He typically wears a red one so his owner asked if I could make this change in the portrait :) A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait His owner wanted a subtle shadow underneath him which worked well given that his col...
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New Video – 6 hour version on Patreon :D

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Zara Toms

Do you struggle with drawing fur on the Spaniels ear? Is black fur something you may find a little challenging? The 17 minute sped up version with voice over packed with tips and techniques is over on my YouTube channel but if you're looking for something in depth, step by step Patreon may be what you're looking for.This portrait is available from start to finish over on my Patreon channel. I spl...
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Henry’s Close Up

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Zara Toms

I was asked to draw Henry shortly after I found my love for pastels. The benefit of tailing backgrounds, layering light over dark and the blending options is what made me switch from colour pencil to pastels and I haven't looked back. Henry is a very sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with those very expressive eyes that all Spaniels have. It's the first thing I noticed when I looked at the ...
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Archie in progress

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Zara Toms

New on my easel is Archie. I have had the pleasure of drawing Archie in colour pencil last year. Not only that but his brother Ollie to. I will attach these portraits below for you to see :). I have had the absolute pleasure of drawing their other canine family members. 5 other Cocker Spaniels and a Labrador not only each in colour pencil but also all 6 on a large canvas for an acrylic painting. ...
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