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Maisey & Lexie Close Up

Posted on by Zara Toms
I have been prepping a couple of canvases ready for 2 Spaniel paintings I have coming up :). Getting the surface just the right texture for how I like to paint. I keep meaning to take a photo of my framed painting but trying to photograph something that has now been varnished is not easy! Yesterday, I ordered all new boom stands and arms that will enable me to use my DSLR to record my portrai...
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New Voice Over Video

Posted on by Zara Toms
On Tuesday, my latest voice over video went live on my YouTube channel. Talking through how I tackled Betty's portrait but packed with tips and techniques for working with pastels. https://youtu.be/8I98VfugP9Y PATREON Super busy building a library of content for my upcoming Patreon channel. I want there to be videos available to watch from the start so people who sign up have immediat...
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More Tiger progress :D

Posted on by Zara Toms
In between commissions I try and work on my own pieces and this Tiger and her cub has been tucked away waiting to be finished. These updates are a few days late as I was sharing blog posts for my videos but its not far from completion here :D This video will be one available over on my Patreon channel up to 3 hours long. Real time and much slower clips with in depth, step by step voice over. ...
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Tommy is finished :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
A few days ago I shared a work in progress of Tommy's portrait. Here is his finished portrait and smiley face <3. He was a pleasure to capture in pastels. I really enjoy drawing all the detail in dogs mouths. It's certainly one part of the portraits I get really engrossed in. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait Airbrush tutorial :D https://youtu.be/RkTRsnx68Kg
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Tommy in progress..

Posted on by Zara Toms
Tommy the very sweet Border Collie was another surprise Christmas commission that I can now share with you :). So much character in the reference photograph which I was keen to capture. Back busy working on a horse and foal portrait today 😍 A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel portrait NEWS :D... Yesterday I finished my first Patreon video! 2 hour 38 minutes! In depth voice over throughou...
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Behind the scenes & a Flamingo!

Posted on by Zara Toms
Ah these past few days have been manic. I have been working hard to create video content for my new plans for 2021. After many requests following my recent voice over tutorials I have decided to set up a Patreon channel :D. This is something I am super excited about and am in the process of working out the type of content I'd like to offer. If this is something that you are interested in plea...
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