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Otis Video :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
Here is the full time lapse video of my recent commission, Otis. Technical issues...I have had terrible trouble with my webcam setup.. I had to use the webcam on my new laptop as my older laptop I have always used for recording my work is slowing giving up (10 years old!). I put the webcam on my new laptop and the Logitech software I have always used on the new laptop. This downloaded the new...
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Meet Otis

Posted on by Zara Toms
I can now share with you the finished portrait I finished this week of Otis :) Otis is a sweet black Cocker Spaniel and this was a surprise gift for his mum. Otis's favourite toy was a tennis ball (what dog doesn't like a tennis ball right?!) so I was asked to incorporate one in the portrait :). A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Colour pencil drawing He had an adorable expression in the reference pho...
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Meet Billy

Posted on by Zara Toms
My husband asked me to do this pastel portrait of Billy for a surprise gift to one of his good friends. Sadly, Billy is no longer with us and his family miss him dearly. I really enjoyed using my pastels for this piece. He has such beautiful markings and the colours were just a joy to capture. I did create a few layouts prior to starting his drawing to see what background colour best complime...
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Star Close Up

Posted on by Zara Toms
A little peak at a recent pastel portrait I completed. Star made it to the amazing age of 18 and is dearly missed by his family. The reference photograph I was provided with for this piece had beautiful lighting and made for a lovely portrait. He was a real pleasure to draw. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Drawing If you'd like to commission a pet portrait or a wildlife portrait please don't hesit...
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Roxy & Bella Mounted :)

Posted on by Zara Toms
I'm getting back to my normal routine this week. First morning of an early alarm so I can see to my horses and sheep... Early alarm was a struggle but I have really missed my pets during this very scary time with the eye injury. My amazing husband has been looking after our little zoo! Scary accident..I'll briefly explain the whole freak accident which was one of the scariest things I have gon...
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Mounts for pastels

Posted on by Zara Toms
Here is an example of one of the mount options for my pastel portraits :). Majority of professional pastel artists do not use fixatives. Fixatives are a spray which are applied to the finished portrait to apply a layer which seals in the pastel. There are massive issue associated with fixatives because these fixatives actually alter the colours of the finished piece. They often also 'spit' o...
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