Dog montage ctd.

Still working on the dog montage portrait, here's an update:

If you'd like to see the finished version of Widget's portrait (pastel paining of a pony mare - see one of my previous posts), check it out here:

http://www.finepetportraits.co.uk/Cob-Pony-Pastel-Portrait.html

Dog montage portrait

I guess I have been neglecting my blog!

I have been working on a couple of horse portraits both of which are now finished (I can't show them yet as they are birthday presents).
I have just started a dog montage portrait - it is of a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback called 'Kruger'. Sadly, it is a memorial portrait as Kruger is no longer with his owners. I am drawing him in pastels as a puppy, adult and old dog. Here is how far I've got:

Rhodesian Ridgeback dog portrait

The dog portrait of the handsome Rhodesian Ridgeback is finished. Here is a scan of the pastel painting:

Rhodesian Ridgeback WIP

I have got some work done on the car but I have to say...it is hard work! The dreaded number plate still ahead...oh well, I'll get there! ;o)
I'm also working on a new dog portrait. It is a head study of a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback in pastels. Here's a scan of the work in progress: