Opal

Just finished varnishing and framing Opal to send to her new owner.  Fun commission to complete having to use a couple of different reference shots and imagining a background to compliment her beautiful looks and larger size.  I have been doing pups that have passed so it's great to get a chance paint them while they still walk among us.

oil on board

9" x 12"

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Sophie

 

I feel privileged to be asked to capture an image of a loved companion and friend after they have left us.  In this case Sophie, a sparkly black poodle enjoying a sunny afternoon in her garden. This was a commission ordered by friends of the owners and I hope it brings them some happy memories. 

9" x 12"

oil on board

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Buddy

 

This commission just completed was so much fun to do...what a handsome fella.  Only had one reference photo for this piece, but fortunately that was enough.  It's best to have a few taken preferably outside.  Once I decide, the photo is cropped, but I also like to do a quick pencil sketch to get a feel and approval to proceed.

oil on board

9" x 12"

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Say What?

 

I snapped a pic a few years ago inside the Statue of Liberty ferry and after cropping, was immediately drawn to the cool lighting on this lady's face.  She was a hidden gem inside a larger photo. You hate taking sneaky pics without permission...okay she was the intention all along...busted!  Would happily gift it to her should she see it.

oil on board

10" x 8"

$350 framed

Bailey

Now that I'm off and running doing commission portraits, (and having a blast), this is one that just got picked up.  Done in oil on a  9"x12" board,  I'm charging $395 plus shipping...framed as shown.  Makes a great gift and ready in time for Christmas.  I work from photos and do a quick sketch or crop for approval before starting.  Also doing people and other critters.

My iphone13 is terrible at producing accurate photos of paintings...ugh!  The ai tries to make a painting look more like a painting, and that is kind of funny in a way, but very frustrating.  The subtleties/brush strokes are magnified, colours off, any tips would be appreciated.  The framed piece looks a lot better in real life.