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Pip
A very handsome young dog, Pip was a joy to paint. This was a surprise birthday present and the quality of the photograph made painting Pip very staightforward.
Patsie
A gorgeous dog, a real pleasure to paint. Showing that, with the right photograph, taken in good light and at a good angle, the painting will be stunning.
  The eyes are so important - they really bring the portrait to life - as this close up shows.
 Jenna
A commission for a birthday present, I did this painting in a small size (10" x 8") as the recipient lived on a boat and didn't want anything too overpowering.
  Major, Crosby and Gunner
When I was first asked to paint three black labradors, I wondered how I would get each one to look different. As the painting shows, the dogs were all very different and I loved the way the character of each one seemed to come alive in the final painting. I was asked to take some of the grey off of Crosby's face and emphasise the blue tones of their coats. I was happy to oblige and the close ups show this in detail.
        And now Captain..
Sadly, Crosby passed away in 2008 and his owner contacted me to ask if I could add Captain to the painting. I arranged to collect the painting, take photographs of the adorable pup and add him to the piece.
Not just oils:
I am happy to paint watercolours, on request. This is a good idea when the quality of the photographs is not as clear as they could be and detail is missing.
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