Parson Russell Terrier puppy - portrait finished

Right, I have completed the dog portrait of a little Parson Russell terrier puppy held by a human hand. The hand was a bit of a challenge so I am very pleased how it turned out. It actually LOOKs like a hand! The dog's owner is over the moon with the portrait and is going to commission another 2 portraits. I have to say that I prefer velour paper to other types of pastel paper now, especially if it is white pets I'm drawing.

Weimaraner puppy in pastels

And another dog portrait on velour...having fun here! ;o) This time it's a cute Weimaraner puppy (reference photo - again - by Juliane Meyer). Here's the work in progress: