I always loved a good shaggy dog story...so naturally I had to paint this one.
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I found it a little difficult to get the sketching correct as this guy is all fur. Thanks to my friend, Ted Fuhrer, for allowing me to use another of his fine photographic images.
I was looking at some of my images and was really surprised to see how many bird and animal paintings I have done. I thought today would be a good day to post a few of my old time favorites.
It is always interesting and educational to review the painting journey that you have been on. I like to line up older paintings, chronologically, which helps me to see the improvements I have made and the ones I would like to make in the future. Always an interesting exercise.
Meet Forrest, the beloved pet of Troy and Sharon. Unfortunately, Forrest has crossed over the "rainbow bridge". One of their friends, commissioned me to do this painting.
It is so nice to have such a loving, thoughtful friend!
When my cousin, Susan, posted this image of her beloved pets, I contacted her immediately for permission to paint them. She was thrilled and today's post is the result.
My neighbor Ellen, commissioned me to do paintings of her two fur babies.
I was happy when she loved this painting. She felt I captured his spirit well.
In some ways, it is more difficult to paint a pet, because the owner is so hyper aware of every little aspect of their beloved animal. This little guy had hair that stood up straight on top of his head, and super long eyelashes. The owner looked for that in the portrait, as well as all the color variations of the animal. She pronounced it a good likeness.....whew!
When my cousin, Susan, posted this image of her beloved pets, I contacted her immediately for permission to paint them. She was thrilled and today's post is the result.