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Hedgehog & Hare Framed!

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Last week I picked up these two originals that I decided to have professionally framed. I love how the frames really enhance and compliment the paintings. Both of these are up for sale over at my 'artwork for sale' page. Full details can be found there but please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like more information. 'The Hole Hog' 'Hare today, gone tomorrow'Ref photo: Warren Etherin...
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Lily another update :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
Here is another update on my recent large acrylic painting currently on my easel. I really enjoyed capturing Lily last year for her A3 colour pencil drawing and surprise surprise I am LOVING capturing her again. I have a superb reference photograph to work from for her portrait. All that gorgeous detail to capture. I am recording the entire process of each of the six dogs on this painting so y...
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Lily work in progress

Posted on by Zara Toms
I work in a few different mediums; graphite, colour pencil, pastels and acrylics. I have to say acrylics is one of my favourites. When I was a kid I used to love painting by numbers. Mixing different colours, adding extra elements and creating something that was different and trying to create something that was far more realistic than the example on the cover. There are so many layers that go in...
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New painting! And its big!

Posted on by Zara Toms
My biggest painting to date... It's 29" x 21" acrylic on pre stretched canvas. I airbrushed the background for this piece. I wanted something that was soft and subtle and the airbrush is perfect for that. Beiges, tans and browns were the background choice my client preferred and it will work great with their six dogs on this big painting. When doing the background I mainly focused on the ...
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