Betty Work in Progress

I feel so lucky to be asked to capture peoples much loved pets. It's something that I feel very grateful for. When I was asked to capture Betty in her portrait I couldn't wait to start it. The designing process took more time in that I have changed the reference photo considerably. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel Portrait In the reference Betty is perched over the grooming bath. Her groomer took ...
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Suzie’s Collage :)

I have recently decided to start creating some collage type posts showing the different stages of the portrait and how they progress. These are the exact photographs I send my clients so they can see their portraits develop. I always thought that if I was commissioning an artist to paint or draw my pets I'd want to see the progression. Watching the portrait come to life.
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Giraffe is finished!

I am really sorry for not posting the past what was probably a week! I was away for a long weekend break and before going I had scheduled all of my social media posts. For some reason, I couldn't get into my website before I left! So I wasn't able to schedule my blog posts. I shall make up for it and get back to posting here everyday :) So first up is my Giraffe! He is finished and SOLD :D ...
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Freddie’s Collage :)

I have decided to start creating some collage posts like this. Showing how each portrait develops which may give more of an indication of how I work. I always tend to work from left to right. It's always been the most logical way being that I am right handed. Usually 9 out of 10 times I do the background first. I may not get the background finished but in enough that enables me to better ...
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Giraffe real time clip!

As mentioned yesterday, here is a real time video of me working on my current wildlife painting. I have had such fantastic comments and feedback regarding this piece which I am so very grateful for. https://youtu.be/Ynjul5webOg Ref photo: Russ BridgesMusic by bensound This painting has been a real joy. I cannot wait to get him finished. I still have a fair few hours to go and will need to ...
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Behind on blog posts!

I have been swamped! Super busy at the minute working on secret commissions and any spare time I have I have been working on a new Giraffe painting. Below is a work in progress photo :D. Tomorrow I'll post a real time video of me working on this impressive creature! I have designed this piece with a specific end result in mind. I knew what background I wanted as soon as my followers in my...
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Poppy’s video

Here is the full time lapse video of Poppy's recent portrait I shared with you :). Busy back working on something new... Something that is certainly challenging me! ... To be revealed when its safe to do so. Its a surprise gift so until its been given to the clients husband I cant show it :D https://youtu.be/P3NlGpXxYYI
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Meet Lucy

I had the pleasure of capturing Lucy in this special pastel portrait. This is a nice, large size for a single subject and I have to say all that space was great for adding all that detail. Just love working this large and its now a favourite for me! A 14" x 20" and whats great is I have a few more of this size lined up! YAY! I did many layouts for her owner and I am so pleased they picked the ...
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Meet Alfie

Alfie is a lovely Black Labrador I recently had the pleasure of drawing. In 2018 I was asked to do a colour pencil drawing of him from a different reference photograph. It was lovely to capture him again this time in pastels. We had a bit of a difficult time finding the right reference photo in terms of one that was suitable quality with the detail seen for me to use. When I was asked to draw fro...
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