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Jake drawing vs photo

Posted on by Zara Toms
🐾✏ Jake photo vs drawing 🐾✏ I loved everything about this reference photograph. Mainly the smiley expression <3. When I am asked to draw from photographs there are elements I can alter and change. Using artistic license on a drawing to create artwork that is unique to the artist. Removing collars and harness is a common thing I am asked to do which was...
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Alfie & Rodney

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I recently had the pleasure of drawing these two in pastels. Different paper colours, same glow background effect which works really well for pet portrait commissions like this. The various paper colour options and the ability to custom any background colour means we can tailor the portrait to best suit that pet. These two paper colours, dark grey and brown are the most popular. The dark gr...
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‘Tiger and her cub’

Posted on by Zara Toms
I completed this pastel portrait a few months ago. I had it professionally mounted with a double mount which is always my preference for my original wildlife piece. I think it adds more depth to the overall piece. I have only just got round to photographing it :). I used three different photographs and combined them to create a unique piece of art that is one of a kind. This original portra...
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NEW black and white Lion

Posted on by Zara Toms
I love drawing in black and white. I do it with the various mediums I like working in. This was done in pastels and is currently off at my framers being mounted. Photo of that coming soon :) This original drawing is for sale. No limited edition prints will be made of this. Details found below. 'Lion'8" x 8" Original Pastel PortraitProfessionally mounted to 12" x 12" (photo to follow) t...
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Jake is finished!

Posted on 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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Muntjac – NEW!

Posted on by Zara Toms
Over Christmas I completed this Deer portrait. Something different in that me and my husband sat down and did the same drawing together. For someone who hadn't tried drawing before I was really impressed with his finished portrait. I'll share them on a later post as he did an initial attempt without any help from me and then for the 2nd attempt I gave him 15 minutes of tuition. It was really rew...
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White fur.. How to approach it?

Posted on 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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‘Vantage Point’ Sold

Posted on by Zara Toms
One of my last originals from my very first exhibition has sold. This was one of my very first oils on canvas so I'll be sad to see it go however its going to be hung with two of my other pieces :). I feel very honoured when people choose to keep my artwork in their home. 'Vantage Point'8" x 10" oil on canvasRef photo: Wendy Salisbury Coming up this weekend.... **HUGE EASTER SALE O...
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