Meet Henry

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Capturing the colouring of this handsome Red Setter was a real pleasure. So many lovely rich tones and all those waves and curls in the fur. The ruffled chest fur was especially nice to work on. I have been super busy working on so many beautiful breeds which I cannot wait to share with you. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait
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New Patreon Tutorials

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I have been super busy working on new content for my Patreon channel. I have so many video ideas I want to upload. Something that I will be starting is video clips of me drawing and talking, explaining what I am doing while I am doing it. Although this is very similar to my actual tutorials where I have in depth voice over throughout, these other clips will enable me to focus on aspects of the po...
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Tigers are finished

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I realised over the weekend that I never photographed my Tiger drawing so before it got to bright this morning that was my objective first thing :). Now ready to be mounted before looking for its new home. 10" x 18" Pastel Portrait Photos from Emmanuel Keller and Natasha Jefferies and @ Wildlife Reference Photos Original for sale This drawing was one I created from multiple references....
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March’s Patreon Video

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My Patreon has been live for nearly 1 month! It's been something I am thoroughly enjoying. Creating content has been a new challenge - some days technology really hates me! but I got there :D. My pastel tier (soon to have an acrylic tier, fingers crossed) mentioned 1 video upload a month. But when it launched on the 1st February there was already a library of content to watch which I had been b...
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Staffie Collage

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I was looking through the portraits I have recently completed and there are a few breeds that appear on my easel a little more that others. Staffies being one of them which as a Staffie owner myself love to capture this amazing breed. Huge smiles from ear to ear and their lovely, kind temperament <3. What I also like about painting or drawing this wonderful breed is they can come in a variety ...
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New YouTube video tomorrow

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Tomorrow at 6pm this voice over video is going live on YouTube :). If you would like to see the 2 hour real time version of this head over to my Patreon here. Patreon 2 hour versionMy Patreon videos are between 1-3 hours long (sometimes longer) with in depth voice over, step by step for beginning or if you're looking to perfect your technique with a view of becoming a full time pet portra...
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New monochrome piece planned!

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I love working with a limited colour range. For this just two colours. Black and white and that's it. I have designed the next portraits in this style - Just waiting for some new art supplies to arrive to try out ;). 8" x 10" Acrylic on canvasReference photo: Jan Willemsen @ Wildlife Reference PhotosOriginal sold
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