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‘Eagle Eyed’ * NEW *

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You may have seen a couple of the work in progress updates and a video snippet on my YouTube channel of my Bald Eagle painting. Well, it's now finished and I have to say.... I WILL NOT be painting another feather for a little while. There was A LOT!I actually attempted this in colour pencil what maybe 3 years ago? I felt that the overlapping and layering of feathers would be better with paints so...
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Varnished and almost ready to ship!

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After leaving my recent Tiger painting to dry while I was away on holiday it was now ready to varnish this week :). I have to say... This is a very satisfying part of the painting process. The colours, contrast and depth once varnished really do finish off every painting. The best way to describe it would be.. If you printed a photo off on normal paper and then the same photo on photo paper t...
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NEW GIRAFFE… NEW STYLE!

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Ok... This is something that is entirely different to what I have ever done before. I have scheduled this post later today than my usual 8am purely because it didn't go live on my social media accounts until 6pm. I would love to hear over on my social media what you think? 🦒😁 I did say it was something COMPLETELY different to what I normally do 😁🦒. At tim...
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More Spaniels :)

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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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More on the Eagle :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
Another update on my Golden Eagle painting :). I am not yet sick of painting feathers but there is still many more to do! This original painting will be for sale when finished. Feel free to email me if you would like more information.zara.toms@hotmail.co.uk 8" x 10" Acrylic on canvas board with airbrushed backgroundReference photograph by Andy Wilson @ Wildlife Reference Photos
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Tiger is Finished

Posted on by Zara Toms
8" x 10" Acrylic on canvas board with airbrushed background.Reference photo: Jan Willemsen @ Wildlife Reference. 🐯 My Tiger is finished 🐯 & SOLD 😃 Soon to be off to its new home in the USA.Using just black and white and 2 paint brushes focusing purely on values and contrast really is one of my favourite ways to work. I especially love the bokeh background effect...
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New Wildlife Piece :D

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Well... While my Tiger is off drying (cannot wait to share the finished painting with you) I thought while I had my airbrush out working on a pet portrait commission I'd do the background to my next wildlife piece. I tend to do this to make the best use of having my airbrush set up. I now need to plan my next piece after this one.... 8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas Board with Airbrush Background
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Those stripes :D

Posted on by Zara Toms
You may have seen on previous blog posts and over on my social media just how much I love working in black and white. Two colours and a 2 paint brushes is all that's been used for the Tiger. I used my airbrush for the background and for the bokeh background effect. 8″ x 10″ Acrylic on canvas board with airbrushed backgroundReference photo: Jan Willemsen @ Wildlife Reference Why black and...
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