Rylee was commissioned from a lifelong collector of my work, so I did something fun and included a set of cards as a thank you gift. I got these from Canva.com, and highly recommend the quality! I am trying out all sorts of new things with my email list this year as I get a feel of costs, quality, and which new things work or don’t. Feel free to join me!
Sassy, a poodle/rat terrier mix (Ratty) was a great challenge on how to show a salt and pepper coat. I chose to go with a line and wash style, using Micron pens and then Daniel Smith watercolors over that.
I always start with eyes. If I can’t get those right, I start over because nothing will work right from that point forward. The owner was thrilled with the eyes, so we got a win! The Rat Terrier is strong in this girl, and she is smart as a whip.
I am beginning to work on larger scale portraits. This is Shira. An adorable puppy training to be a therapy dog. I opted for no ink on this little floof of sweet cotton candy. Even on her eyes, which are big black buttons, yet with a sense of depth.
She is in constant motion and putting ink into the mix would stop that motion, in my mind. She has no hard, defined edges. Such a sweetheart. Her personality and temperament is perfect for a little girl who will be bringing smiles to people’s faces her whole life.
Mostly Daniel Smith and some Qor watercolors were applied with a size 10 and 12 brush.
She was a pleasure to paint.
This one falls under things that give me joy – such as pets and painting a friend’s pet, hopefully giving them joy also. Share it about!
I think this is the first pittie I have ever drawn! They are not that easy.
Flexing My Wings 