Woody - a much-loved dog

WOODY

detail from

Original Painting

20"x20" - Oil on Canvas

Private Commission, NFS

- scroll down to see the portrait process -

Step 1 - positioning him in the frame. They wanted me to add his favorite hamburger toy to the painting, so I put it where my dog usually holds hers - and it was perfect

You'll notice that the eye on the right is a bit too far to the left - I fix it in the next step. It is always tempting to put animals' eyes too close together. Human eyes are about one eye-width apart, but animals' are much farther apart.

Step 2 - Warm undertones
These colors add warmth and depth to the dog's body before I layer the fur over it.

Step 3 - Blocking in shadows and lights

Step 4 - Refining

Adding more depth to the fur and detail to the face.

If you would like to see larger photos of the 4 steps, please visit Daily Dog Painting - the thumbnails there are clickable and will show you a larger image: http://www.DailyDogPainting.com

The FINISHED painting

Three Pugs with Personality!

Three Pugs with Personality!

16"x20"
Pastel on Paper
Private Commission, NFS

These three adorable dogs were actually painted from one photograph! I don't know how she got them to sit like that LOL

Don't worry, if you can't get all the critters to behave at the same time, most of my portraits are painted from multiple photos.

Here are some closeups of their faces:

DON'T FORGET:

English Springer Spaniel

Available on eBay
Great Christmas Gift!
Starts at $59 - click here to bid

The painting is signed by the artist,
the website copyright appears only on the internet
Satisfaction guaranteed!

The most recent charity auction for
English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Raised over $300 Click here to see!

I am leaving town for a couple weeks, so it might be a while before I post another photo. Back soon!

Black & White English Springer Spaniel

"Hunting Season starts when?"

Original Oil Painting

4" x 6" - Oil on Panel, unframed

Christmas is coming!
Click here to bid!

The painting is signed by the artist,
the website copyright appears only on the internet

The most recent charity auction for
English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Raised over $300 Click here to see!

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If you have a dog rescue that you would like me to donate a painting to, please click here to contact me.

English Springer Spaniel Charity Painting

Oh my goodness! Was July really the last time I sent out a painting??? Ack!! Well, anyway, here is this week's Charity painting. 100% of the proceeds from this auction benefit the

English Springer Spaniel Rescue.

5" x 7"
Original Oil on panel

Click here to bid and help out the dogs!!

Thanks again! and let me know if you have a charity that you'd like me to do a benefit auction for!

- Liz

Marilyn Monroe Teapot II

Well, here I am, I bet you thought you'd never get another painting from me! I've been busy with some commissions, one of a young boy that I can't wait to show you!

Without further ado, here is the latest 'fun' painting - I just love this teapot! This is a quick study done on 3/4" plywood, it's 9"x 9". I had some small pieces laying around that I didn't want to go to waste. I will have to do something else to them though. I couldn't stand painting on this flat gesso surface, the brush just dragged! Usually when I paint on wood or a panel, I coat the surface with lacquer, a technique I learned from artist Joy Thomas It's a lot of fun to paint on a lacquered surface, the paint just slips and slides and you can do a lot of manipulation.

Marilyn Monroe Teapot II
Oil on Panel
9"x 9"

Available for $100 by sending me your request by email :)

Thanks for your interest - see you soon!

Liz