‘Suzie’

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Here’s a recent acrylic portrait of my brother-in-law’s beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Suzie.  She is a sweet natured little Staffie and had a tough start in life, but has now found her forever home and is showered with love.  I find it a little frustrating that this breed gets such a bad press in the media as the majority don’t deserve the reputation they receive, it’s usually down to bad handling and/or a lack of training.

The image was taken from a photo of Suzie sat looking out of a window into strong sunlight and I loved the way her eyes and coat shone.  The taupe background and slightly offset composition was chosen to concentrate the viewer’s eye on the subject.  I think I’m going to use this composition again, just need to choose another supermodel now!

Result!

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Further to my previous blog “Something New”, I’m happy to report that the German Shepherd pastel presented in a pre-cut mount has sold at my unit at Garrion Bridges, so time to get busy and get a few more pastels underway.

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Deerhound

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This is the latest addition to my stock of artwork for sale at the Garrion Bridges Art & Antiques Centre.  “Olive”, the deerhound has featured on this blog before and her pastel painting is now waiting for a new owner.  I decided to pop this pastel onto a pre-cut mount, rather than having it framed, to give the buyer the opportunity to select their own frame, so we’ll see if this proves a good idea or not.  If so, I’ll try a few more – back to the drawing board….literally! 🤓

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‘Deerhound’

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Here’s a noble looking breed of dog which I thought might work well in soft pastel, given its fluffy coat.  I spotted this beauty with her owners in a car park in Ulverston and after a brief chat, they very kindly allowed me to take a few shots of her.  She seemed very used to having her photo taken and posed fabulously!  Hope I’ve done her justice.

  

The Eyes Have It

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With apologies to the UK parliamentary system but sometimes phrases can be twisted slightly to suit a subject.  Certainly the model for this portrait, Tigger, says it all with his eyes.  This was a recent commission to be given as a Christmas gift.  Acrylic on canvas.

  

Cuddles

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I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this gorgeous hunk of pooch who was patiently waiting for his owner.  He’s an English Bull Terrier and as he looked a little bit of a toughie (probably a big softie really) I decided to name him ‘Cuddles’.  Acrylic on canvas, 50x50cm.

  

Good old Henry

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Good old ‘Henry’, his portrait has got me shortlisted in the Jackson’s Categorically Acrylic Painting Competition.  Tickled pink!

  

Painting Henry

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Henry, NFS

Henry, NFS

Henry was a much loved black Labrador who gave us love and laughter.  Painting Henry helped me to adjust to his absence and I smile whenever I look at this painting of him.