Parson

Here is today's update. I am loving doing this painting, not just because of Parson being so gorgeous but also because it's a really interesting pose which gives me a new challenge and keeps painting portraits refreshing.

Parson

Here is the very first, and basic, stage of Parson. I've put the background on (with added light reflection from the window!) and have blocked in the canvas with Parson's main colours, just to cover up the canvas to stop it showing through later in the painting. I've been really looking forward to this painting as Beagles are one of my favourite dog breeds and this is also a fantastic photo for me to work from.

Clover - Finished

Here is the finished version of Clover which I have emailed to the customer and am awaiting approval. She's been great to paint, ever so pretty and enjoyable.

Clover

Clover is really starting to take shape now. I'm hopeful that I will be able to get her finished tomorrow but now that I've said that, I'm sure lots of other things will come up and stop me from working on her all day!

Clover

Hmmm, I've been working on this painting all day but feel as though I haven't got very far! I think that's mainly because I've been working on more detailed areas such as the eye so haven't been able to cover such a large area of the painting.

The colour of the painting isn't showing as strongly as in real life either due to the lighting but I will make sure it shows properly in the final photo.

Clover

Here is the next stage of Clover. She's such a pretty horse and I'm really enjoying this painting.

Clover

I made a start on the beautiful Clover today. It's at that very messy stage where I have painted in the background and then blocked out the canvas with a base layer so I promise it will get better!