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pwb
(12,252 posts)Who's a good girl?
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Last edited Mon Jan 24, 2022, 10:16 AM - Edit history (1)
She is a good girl most of the time!
cate94
(2,944 posts)And so is your work!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)LoisB
(9,896 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)MLAA
(19,054 posts)I love painting animal portraits.
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Its acrylic on canvas. I worked from a photograph. Ive never done an animal portrait before.
MLAA
(19,054 posts)But once I started painting animals I couldnt stop. And by the time Im done I love the furry friend so much its hard to give the paintings to their human 🙂
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Have you posted any of your work here before? Did I miss it, unfortunately?
MLAA
(19,054 posts)Here is a link. Its a fun site that for a monthly fee you can set up your own gallery easily. I give all mine away! Except that I did sell one! I also use this site for inspiration.
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/melissa-amerson-12182/artwork#/category=All&mode=search&page=1
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)You are really a talent! I love each and every one of these drawings. Thank you for the link. Now I have something to inspire me even more.
MLAA
(19,054 posts)Heres the link to the home page
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/
Ocelot II
(123,948 posts)the dog suddenly passed away. I gave them the painting, and they were so happy to have it! That made me happy, too, because I was afraid the painting wasn't good enough, but they loved it. I think people especially appreciate the care you put into the painting.
MLAA
(19,054 posts)It was you dear white cat.
Ocelot II
(123,948 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)I can only imagine how thrilled they were to have their memory of their beloved pet preserved in your painting. Youre right about being able to feel the love and care that goes into an artwork. That was such a nice thing to do!
Skittles
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Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Shes my bud .
Maraya1969
(23,230 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Ocelot II
(123,948 posts)Animals are tricky - well done!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)No kidding they are tricky. I wanted to do something more abstract with the colors as well. I almost chucked the whole thing a few days ago.
MontanaMama
(24,354 posts)Beautiful portrait of an even more beautiful dog. I appreciate the whimsy of the whole piece and what are dogs if not full of whimsy? 🐶
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)I did want to try something more abstract but still capture her face. Thanks for your encouragement! Its a learning process for me.
TygrBright
(21,086 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)It was fun to do!
MustLoveBeagles
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Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)I love your screen name, as well! Theres a Beagle puppy living next door to us.
DENVERPOPS
(11,588 posts)located in Denver that does an absolutely stunning job of painting your pet from the pictures you send her.
We had one done by her, of our Big Boy Standard, and it was more lifelike and more realistic than him in real life.....
She is well worth the money she charges. She has like a six month waiting list, her abilities are so much in demand.
There are a lot of great animal artists out there!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Id love to get better at everything. This was my first attempt at an animal portrait. Ill bet you cherish your painting of your Big Boy.
DENVERPOPS
(11,588 posts)that is nothing less than spectacular! Incredible work DD..........
You should check out her website and paintings. It might give you some ideas when you start your Website!!!!!
https://www.noseprintsart.com
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Thanks for the link!
Im nothing more than a hobbyist at this point ,still getting my feet wet. But its great to have such inspirational artwork to motivate me. They are truly wonderful paintings.
CaptainTruth
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Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)PatrickforB
(15,195 posts)Their expressiveness brings her to life.
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)JohnnyRingo
(19,791 posts)I love your style.
You painted that one for SampleGirl too, didn't you?
Nice!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Youre too kind.
And, no I did not do samplegirls painting. I know how much she cherishes it though.
summer_in_TX
(3,519 posts)What a beautiful portrait! She's a beautiful dog, with a touch of sadness about her eyes. Maybe because she hates to disappoint, and does sometimes.
My rescue dogs have that look occasionally still, as one did this afternoon after rolling in one of her favorite sources of scent, animal poop. My husband was not happy with her. That was her look too, even after he'd gotten her cleaned up.
Your portrait of Sophie is gorgeous!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Dont so many dogs have soulful eyes? We humans dont deserve them. I think Labs in particular have that look about them. Give your dogs an extra few pets for me!
summer_in_TX
(3,519 posts)One is on either side of me now, enjoying a good nap.
Joinfortmill
(17,701 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)NJCher
(39,531 posts)Is stunning.
What a talent you have!
Diamond_Dog
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Haggard Celine
(17,119 posts)I feel like I've met the dog. You got the colors and the shading just right. Good eye!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)secondwind
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Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)bif
(25,038 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)George McGovern
(6,050 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)Now, Shadow would be a real challenge to draw, with her beautiful patterned fur.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)and deep shadows. Its quite painterly with your bold brush strokes and colors on the shadow side of the portrait. The darkness emphasizes the white fur so the viewer knows they are looking at the portrait of a solid white dog. I appreciate that immensely!
You did a great job of capturing the dogs expression with the way you depict the eyes and the layed back ears as if he realizes hes been caught doing something he shouldnt. I can remember the dogs in my life who had that look and I get a rush of love for them. Your work is excellent that way. Its surely a painting for anyone who has ever had dogs in their daily lives. Your portrait leaves me feeling the warm love of great memories! Thank you so much!
Diamond_Dog
(36,462 posts)I did this portrait from a photograph I took myself. I wanted to do her in colors other than her real fur (she is a yellow Lab so her fur is kind of a pale beige). Ive never done a piece like this before and was afraid it might come out looking cartoonish which was exactly what I didnt want.
I think dog owners know that each pet has a unique expression even those of the same breed, and I think I successfully captured her unique expression. I feel a rush of love for all pets. They mean so much to us humans. Thank you for your good comments!
Sylvester K. Chan
(2 posts)The vibrant colors, technique, and style of the portrait are gorgeous. Bravo!