A pet portrait of a border collie called Jess I painted a few weeks ago from a photo. I've done my best to capture the 'bouncing temperament' of my model.
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Soft pastels on velours paper (20x25 cm)
I love the glossiness of the fur. Could use a bit more shadow though. Like under the paws. A little shadow in the eyes will give them that added expression as well. Great job though Greg! *hugs*
This is great! Love the colors in the fur. I also love what you did with the background. Such a happy little furball. Cute. Wonderful job on this pet portrait.
34 Comments
Deborah Martin 17 Sep 2006
Wonderful capture!!!!!Nikolay Pavlushko 16 Sep 2006
Beautiful work.. Well done.Gerald Dextraze 16 Sep 2006
Good!Ginger Lovellette 14 Sep 2006
Super!Cathie Brock 11 Sep 2006
You've succeeded, love his expression, beautiful work Greg...Cath xxxCristina Marsi 11 Sep 2006
Ohoh, i must have missed this one. beautiful work, Greg, I love the dog's expression, he must be a great friend :)Terry Harris 10 Sep 2006
Excellent work!Tabitha Borges 10 Sep 2006
nice what expression...Nira Dabush 10 Sep 2006
What marvelous Pastel's Portrait...aND SUCH GREAT TITLE To go with it...Superb work ,Gregcarole keen 10 Sep 2006
love your dog portraitNancy Woolweber 10 Sep 2006
Wonderful job on this one.Joke Schotting 10 Sep 2006
WONDERFUL WORK,GREG!!!Peter Kripgans 10 Sep 2006
love it Greg! have been on holidays - therefore a late thank - but coming from my heart!Wanda Edwards 09 Sep 2006
He looks eager for his treat or to go for a walk!! Great job!Steph Salt 09 Sep 2006
Beautiful painting Greg. But the pupils do need to be darker with a smaller reflection, with a white pupil he looks blind.ashok nayak 09 Sep 2006
Very much skillful work Greg! Love this.Congrats for this pics of the day placement.Alison Skillin 09 Sep 2006
Oh shoot...that was me Greg. *lol*Anonymous Guest 09 Sep 2006
I love the glossiness of the fur. Could use a bit more shadow though. Like under the paws. A little shadow in the eyes will give them that added expression as well. Great job though Greg! *hugs*Mary Janosik 09 Sep 2006
Wonderful portrait, you captured so much personality in the dog!! He seems a great companion!! :)Anneke Hut 09 Sep 2006
He is smiling! Lovely dog, beautifully painted!Renata Cavanaugh 09 Sep 2006
Oh that is so beautiful....excellent job GregSarina Renee 09 Sep 2006
This is great! Love the colors in the fur. I also love what you did with the background. Such a happy little furball. Cute. Wonderful job on this pet portrait.Anonymous Guest 09 Sep 2006
wonderful job Greg.love itcynthia berridge 09 Sep 2006
wonderful art workAna Tirolese 09 Sep 2006
You have captured it! Gorgeous.corry stuart 09 Sep 2006
this is adorable well done Gregthea walstra 09 Sep 2006
Cute and awesome work GregEmily Reed 09 Sep 2006
Oh, Greg, this is so charming and adorable. Just really awesome work!Patty Day 09 Sep 2006
Marvelous work of art!!!!!Olga van Dijk 09 Sep 2006
==You're so right! What a beautiful pastel, Greg!==Christine brand 09 Sep 2006
excellent...I love this...emphasis...excellent work, fine skill, irreproachable work...tops!Anonymous Guest 09 Sep 2006
You have caught the 'bouncing temprament' beautifully Greg, very expressive and beautiful work. Marydebbie collier 09 Sep 2006
Beautifully done!! Awesome use of color!Loredana 09 Sep 2006
AWESOME WORK GREG LOVE THE PUP :)