British Shorthair cat portrait

I have finished the cat portrait and 'Chini's' owners are thrilled with the result. I really enjoyed drawing this beautiful British Shorthair cat!

Shetland pony stallion - pastel portrait

So I have tried the new paper I bought (Sennelier pastelcard) and I do like it! The colours come out great and you are able to smudge the pastel (which is impossible on velour paper). I really enjoyed painting this horse portrait - it shows a Shetland pony stallion. I'll soon use this paper again but first it's back to velour. I'm doing a little project for our local wildlife centre. I'll tell you more about it next time!

Parson Russell Terrier - dog pastel portrait finished

I have finished the Parson Russell terrier dog portrait in pastels. Here it is:

Horse portrait in pastels finished

This is one of my latest horse portrait commissions. 'Merrie' is a much-loved German mare, sadly no longer with her owner. I hope my rendition in pastels will bring back some happy memories.

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

Connemara gelding pastel portrait

I'm still very busy and can't show any progress scans or finished artwork unless the customer is sure it's ok and won't give away any Xmas surprises. I've got one for you to look at!
This is a very special double horse portrait as it actually shows the same Connemara pony gelding. 'San Pedro' - a much loved family pony that sadly passed away last year - was a very dark grey at 4 years old. At 23, he was pure white and I felt that contrasting these two stage of his life would make a great portrait. Here it is - the customer is thrilled with the result.

Springer Spaniel dog portrait

This is one of the Springer Spaniel portraits I have been commissioned to draw. It is a Christmas present but the client said it's ok to post it on the net so here it is:

Chevrolet Corvette pastel painting finished

It's finished and yes - it was hard work! Here's a photo of the Chevrolet Corvette:

Rhodesian Ridgeback dog portrait

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

Horse portrait finished

The second portrait of the pretty Westphalian mare is finished as well and her owners are very happy. So am I - the reference photo was rather poor so I am very pleased with the result. I am sure the two horse portraits will look great next to each other.

Pastel painting update

Finally another update on the Corvette pastel painting. It seems to be taking ages but every inch needs to be 'perfect'. I will get there in the end! :o)

Horse portrait - new scan

We went to Chessington Zoo yesterday and took some great photos. I might draw a tiger soon if I can make some time...and there's still several meerkat portraits that I'd like to do in charcoal. My 'fun portrait' reference photo list is getting longer and longer....

I have made some progress on the second portrait of the pretty Westphalian horse. Her owners are over the moon with portrait 1 so I'm determined to make portrait 2 a success as well! ;o)

Second horse portrait started

This is the pencil outline of the second horse portrait I mentioned; it is of the same Westphalian mare but from a different reference photo and will also be drawn in pastels.

Horse portrait in pastels finished

I just couldn't put my pencils down - I really enjoyed drawing this beautiful Westphalian mare. So here's a scan of the finished pastel painting:

New horse portrait - bay mare

I have been commissioned to draw two (different) pastel paintings of a bay German mare whose father's sire is the famous Westphalian stallion 'Pilot'. Here's a scan of the work in progress:

Car pastel portrait update

Here's a new scan of the pastel painting of the lovely blue Corvette. It is an entirely new experience and rather different from drawing pets and animals. Every tiny detail needs to be perfect otherwise it looks wrong. A bit of a challenge but I am enjoying it.

Cat pastel pet portrait finished

The pastel painting of Bonnie the cat is now finished. Considering that I had to transplant this pretty cat's head onto another cat's body and then edit it, using the photos of Bonnie that were available, I am very pleased with the result. I hope her owners will be too! :o)

Cat portrait update

Here's another update on the cat portrait:

Latest pastel commission - a car!

I am currently working on a rather unusual commission: a pastel portrait of a sports car or, to be precise, a Chevrolet Corvette. I certainly wouldn't mind that kind of car in my drive! ;o)

Meerkat pastel portrait finished

I finished the portrait of the little meerkat today and my Mum is happy with it. :o) I really enjoyed drawing this portrait!

Weimaraner puppy in pastels finished

It's finished! Here's a scan of the little guy...

Basset Hound on velour paper finished!

I've come to a conclusion regarding velour paper.... YES! I LIKE IT! :o) The bright/rich pastel colours come out so well and the texture of the paper adds to the realistic/3-d effect. I will definitely use velour paper again...in fact, I can hardly wait to have another go! :o)

Pastel portrait of Oldenburg mare started

I have started another equine pastel painting. The horse is an Oldenburg mare called 'Gina'. Here's a scan of the WIP: