Oh, I love this. Often, pet portraits look a little "taxidermy-esque" to me, but this sweet dog is so full of personality that one can almost see him moving.
Fantastic! I'm going to guess Labradoodle? Such a brilliant treatment with the hair, some straighter and some curlier. And a great expression on his face that I recognize - something about, where is my snack or why aren't you playing with me, perhaps.
The look in his eyes is just amazing. That half-cocked brow, but more so the layering within the gaze. Dogs have this amazing pathos with the look they give you sometimes and what you've captured here is exactly that, I don't know, almost human yearning.
Hello Elizabeth: Oh that Pablo were ours! He has such a kind face and a knowing look, such intelligence and a certain assurance that he does understand the ways of humans. Your drawing is beautifully detailed and really captures the dog's personality as well as his likeness, always key to a successful portrait.
This pooch is THE most adorable! Outstanding job, Elizabeth. Your customer must be thrilled. This portrait must have been hard to part with. I imagine you're enjoying a terrific success in this arena. Keep 'em comin'!
Oh, blast! Here's another one that I never commented on. I've jump to come when I see a post from you but, well....do you ever wish that you could just cut a moat around your own little world so that you could hermit away on your own island? (you see, I don't want to run AWAY to a little island - I just want to inhabit my own secret, private world. =]) I've been shy!
I think that this is really, really special. I've been meaning to tell you that my sister is an illustrator - an artist - mostly painter. I think that she's finally settling into painting horses and has been commissioned to do a lot of portraits and she talks to me about it - trying to catch that personality - especially so that the owner is pleased that you've caught what they love about their friend. I hope that that was the case with this.
I've been wondering if you'd be interested. She's missing a bit of here work, here, though, but the essentials are there. Here's her address: http://artequine.com/
I have other thoughts - I really have been thinking of you - but, er....that's enough for now..... ;) =]
That is not an easy dog to draw! He/She looks good.
ReplyDelete.......thinks: "why is that woman staring at me? A nice walk would be more my idea of fun ......"
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie pie!
ReplyDeletelooks great!!
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice work.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. Often, pet portraits look a little "taxidermy-esque" to me, but this sweet dog is so full of personality that one can almost see him moving.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I'm going to guess Labradoodle? Such a brilliant treatment with the hair, some straighter and some curlier. And a great expression on his face that I recognize - something about, where is my snack or why aren't you playing with me, perhaps.
ReplyDeleteThe look in his eyes is just amazing. That half-cocked brow, but more so the layering within the gaze. Dogs have this amazing pathos with the look they give you sometimes and what you've captured here is exactly that, I don't know, almost human yearning.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done, Elizabeth - love the eyes! BOY, is he hairy!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful dog! I love the eyes!
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth:
ReplyDeleteOh that Pablo were ours! He has such a kind face and a knowing look, such intelligence and a certain assurance that he does understand the ways of humans. Your drawing is beautifully detailed and really captures the dog's personality as well as his likeness, always key to a successful portrait.
Good self portrait Pablo!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. This is a beautiful portrait, wonderfully drawn.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I'm not a Heny fan, so I am pleased when I see your other characters pop up in my feed. I imagine Pablo's owner is very happy with this.
He's lovely and you captured the hairy fur perfectly!
ReplyDeleteImpressive and sweet too :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful treatment of all that hair!
ReplyDeleteNice renderment here, Elizabeth. I would call this illustration "Morning Dog"
ReplyDeleteThat's really very good! Fur/Hair in general is difficult to draw.
ReplyDeleteStunning and oooooh so elegantly done. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have my rubbery chicken arms all ready for more shenanigans!
hair and fur plus light and shadow is difficult to capture. :) hope i can do the same. :)
ReplyDeleteSweet! Reminds me of my original dog :)
ReplyDeleteThis precious dog looks like he's convinced yet another human is bonkers. Who would take time sketching me, he's wondering.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! :)
The portrait gets a big woof. And good luck making way with the chickens!
ReplyDeleteThis pooch is THE most adorable! Outstanding job, Elizabeth. Your customer must be thrilled. This portrait must have been hard to part with. I imagine you're enjoying a terrific success in this arena. Keep 'em comin'!
ReplyDeleteLovely dog,great drawing! Makes me want to do a portrait of mine...
ReplyDeleteI love it!You did a great work with all this fur:)
ReplyDeleteLove the portrait, but am itchin' for some chickens! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the pup...and can't wait for of Henny!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Chicken Shenanigining!
xo J~
what amazing fine work.. i wish i had that much talent!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning, Elizabeth!! Wow!! I know the recipient must LOVE how this turned out. Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteWoow!! Awesome
ReplyDeleteGreat work!!!!!!!
Oh, blast! Here's another one that I never commented on. I've jump to come when I see a post from you but, well....do you ever wish that you could just cut a moat around your own little world so that you could hermit away on your own island? (you see, I don't want to run AWAY to a little island - I just want to inhabit my own secret, private world. =]) I've been shy!
ReplyDeleteI think that this is really, really special. I've been meaning to tell you that my sister is an illustrator - an artist - mostly painter. I think that she's finally settling into painting horses and has been commissioned to do a lot of portraits and she talks to me about it - trying to catch that personality - especially so that the owner is pleased that you've caught what they love about their friend. I hope that that was the case with this.
I've been wondering if you'd be interested. She's missing a bit of here work, here, though, but the essentials are there. Here's her address: http://artequine.com/
I have other thoughts - I really have been thinking of you - but, er....that's enough for now..... ;) =]