I have already started Al Capone’s pastel portrait, a full body study. Unfortunately, the reference photo is rather small and Al Capone has his eyes half closed. Anyhow, here is a scan of the work in progress:
Archive for March, 2008
Cat portrait in graphite pencil
March 29, 2008
This one of several cat portrait commissions I’ve got lined up – ‘Al Capone’, a Chartreux / British Shorthair cat. He is 11 years of age and will be drawn in graphite pencils (head study) and pastels (full body).This is the graphite portrait (work in progress):
New horse portrait – Welsh Cob gelding
March 28, 2008
While I can’t show you the cat portrait I am currently working on (it’s a present to the client’s colleague), I can post a scan of a new horse portrait that I started drawing a couple of days ago. It’s a three year-old dark bay Welsh Cob gelding called ‘Ijsbrand’. He is being drawn in [...]
Busy, busy, busy!
March 26, 2008
Just as well I just finished the portrait of my horse… I’ve now got several commissions to work on and more to come: about eight cats, eight or nine horses and a dog. This will certainly keep me busy for a while! )
Horse montage finished!
March 23, 2008
I have finished my horse’s character study. So this is to tell my horse that I still miss him and think of him….he’s in my heart always and forever!
German Warmblood horse portrait
March 21, 2008
The charcoal portrait of young German Warmblood gelding “Discus” is finished. I enjoyed drawing this beautiful horse.
RSPCA Animal Life Magazine – Competition
March 20, 2008
In case anyone reading this blog is an RSPCA member, check out the new Animallife magazine (spring issue). Have a look at page 15… I am donating two portraits to the RSPCA so two lucky winners will get a free portrait of their pet. If you are a member, why not take part in the [...]
New horse portrait commission
March 18, 2008
The portrait of my horse is coming along nicely – I’ll soon be posting another scan. I have also started a new equine commission:A charcoal head study of a young German Warmblood called ‘Discus’. Here’s a scan: Will keep you posted. ;o)
Progress on the horse portrait
March 15, 2008
I made some progress on the ‘large’ head study today and thought I’d show you. Hope you won’t get bored…but it does already look like my horse…my friend of so many years. Boy do I miss him…
New portrait website
March 14, 2008
I know – I haven’t been posting for a few days. There is a good reason though! I’m in the process of setting up a new portrait website, one for baby and children’s portraiture. It is now online and I am currently working on another baby portrait for the gallery. More to come.. Check it [...]
About Me
My name is Sandra Palme, I am a professional pet portrait artist based in the UK. I draw your dog, cat horse or any other pet in pastels, charcoal, coloured pencils or graphite. It is my goal to capture the pet's personality and essence as well as their looks. I know how much your pet means to you as I feel the same about mine!