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I've been hard at work creating pieces for the Spring Art Auction 2013 and haven't worked on a pet portrait in a month or so, so I figured we'd take a look back at how Hank's pet portrait was created. :) I finished Hank sometime in early Fall I think and this one, like many other pet portraits (or paintings in general) didn't start pretty. After the rough sketch, it was time to filling in some blocks. It [...]
As I mentioned earlier today, Two Birds on a Wire, started with a gradient background of a gray/purple background to white. After sketching out the bird, something didn't feel right. I eventually decided on this black/gray background that almost takes on a metallic sheen. I worked with a brush but always find that my hand also works really well when spreading around paint. Since it's acrylic it washes away easily.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do [...]
Wow, I’m so impressed by your talent! It looks fantastic. I know my wife will love it for Christmas. – D.P. of Virginia Gadget’s Portrait is a custom original acrylic painting of a Shih Tzu and Jack Russel mix commissioned by a client in Virginia who wanted to surprised his wife with a portrait of their dog, Gadget, for Christmas. My client found me via searching online for local artists for pet portraits. He shared with me [...]
The wonderful PAO workshop with Cherie took place this past weekend. It was my second time sponsoring in my home and I feel it’s such an honor to facilitate a safe place of healing for people who would like to evolve and ‘step up’ into a higher consciousness. Just like the first time, Lola took her seat the moment I formed the circle with the chairs. And while I won’t discuss what took place in the workshop, let [...]
Reviews of pet portraits, bridal bouquets and modern art commissions. PET PORTRAITS "I cannot stop staring into Emily's eyes. Absolutely mesmerizing. All I can do not to cry." L.J. of Georgia Pet memorial SEE MORE “Hi!!! Benny brings tremendous joy during this time THANK YOU! Anyone reading this, the portrait created for me is my most precious possession❤️❤️❤️ --“It is Benny. Everyone [...]
There are a few special art tools I use for every pet portrait and just can't live without. My favorite tools (and I bet they'll be yours soon too) are listed below and include: - the gallery wrapped canvas I've used for 20 years - the paint tube I use the most when painting pets, and - my favorite brush To make painting more fun from start to finish, the supplies you use are key, I hope [...]
DAY 7: FRUIT TULIP Welcome to Day 7 of the Painting Challenge! Today it's all about perspective. We're practicing opening up our perspective to how we tap into our creative energies, for how long or little, with what tools, what to paint, our perspective of how it makes us feel and how we view our art and any finished product. Changing our perspective of how we view ourselves and our creative process can be [...]
{Diana's Bridal Bouquet - original acrylic on 18x18 inches gallery wrapped canvas} "The bridal bouquet Erica painted for me is stunning. Bouquets are one the one thing from weddings that are so easily lost and this painting not only preserves the memory, but showcases the true beauty and elegance it represented on my wedding day. I can’t thank Erica enough for the time and effort she invested in this painting. She is an extremely talented artist, and a [...]
I'm very fortunate to have my own studio in my house, and I love painting with the window open so I can smell the honey suckles, which are in bloom right now, and hear the birds... However, I still find myself dreaming away and thinking about an even nicer studio. I'm thinking a mix of the following: I feel the most creative surrounded by white and calm tones, so it needs to be white...preferably even the floors... My [...]
