Sammy
Oil on board, 10" x 8"
Sold
This is another commissioned dog portrait. I love dogs and we've been pretty lonesome since losing Pablo, our great little Beagle cross, last fall. It's been fun doing these portraits, since I feel I get to know the dog while I'm painting them, even if it's just from photos. In the case of Sammy I had the good fortune to meet him, which helped a lot.
I'll be gone over the weekend and plan to be back Monday with another post. Have a great weekend, everyone.
4 comments:
Very nice. I like how you countered all of that cool fur and reflected light on it with the warmer bits.
You did a great job with his expression.
Thanks, Frank!
What a wonderful portrait! I had a dog like this once (a Lab mix), and that look of intelligence and inquiry makes me think of Miranda!
I'm sorry about Pablo. I lost my 16-year-old Cleo a few years ago, and still think of--and look for--her every time I pass one of her favorite spots.
Thanks, Laura. Yes, we get awfully attached to these pooches, don't we? I wish dogs had longer lifespans.
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