This is an extraordinary portrait of a flat coated retriever, one of my favorite breeds. You capture the essence of the breed so well, especially the soulful expression of Alfie's eyes. My two dogs are also Retrivers, English and Red and White Irish so they also are impressed with your stunning and detailed work.
Fiona, this a most majestic portrait of a well loved dog. Such great detail in the shiny coat and the most loving gaze at the owner (or Painter) My point is that this is a lovely homage to a very loved companion and you have captured it to the highest degree. Congratulations. Miguel
I have painted many lab paintings for wildlife art collectors and I know Labs. This is an excellent painting and anatomically correct, as well. Great head to neck proportions and the lighting to produce the sheen is on point. You may want to try painting for greeting card companies if you haven't done so, already. If you're open to this, purchase ARTIST'S AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S MARKET and see the Art Publishers and Greeting Cards section and more. This is not a paid endorsement. I can vouch for the books value because I have painted for clients that were found in the book by submitting a strong portfolio and following up with samples every three months for companies that were not in the market for my art right away. Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelop) along with your samples if you want them returned. Otherwise, they will be either placed on file for future reference or trashed. Happy painting. Happy New Year!
Oh Fiona, he is so beautiful. His fur is so silky and looks so real as if I could reach right in and pet him. The eyes are particularly well done. Very photo-realistic!
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Noah Maggio 10 Nov 2014
Real Nice workJoanie Holliday 22 Apr 2013
BEAUTIFUL FIONA... YOU CAN "READ" HIS EYES... FANTASTIC WORK.. JOANIEShahram S. Nahavandi 10 Sep 2008
Superb! Aahh...Tina Nichols 31 Mar 2008
Simply gorgeous! Great job!Adam Reed 22 Jun 2007
WOW! AWESOME! Great painting Fiona! I love the detail in this painting! Adam & SheenaBrad Wadlow 17 Jun 2007
Awwww, cute dog and wonderful work!Kim O'Malley 11 Jun 2007
Very nice fine work Fionacathy sharpe 25 Apr 2007
So very talented work Fiona, your works are remarkable, speechless for words, !!!!Natasha Matherly 02 Feb 2007
Absolutely beauitfuljulie Marks 31 Jan 2007
This is an extraordinary portrait of a flat coated retriever, one of my favorite breeds. You capture the essence of the breed so well, especially the soulful expression of Alfie's eyes. My two dogs are also Retrivers, English and Red and White Irish so they also are impressed with your stunning and detailed work.Laura Smith 21 Jan 2007
So beautiful!! Such a wonderful loyal expression captured. Expressive eyes a wet nose... great job!!Belinda Matthews 10 Jan 2007
Beautiful studyLeigh Rust 07 Jan 2007
This is a beautiful image. Your client should be very happyCheri Stewart 06 Jan 2007
Shiny coat, beautiful eyes,and looks liek someone was using a squeeky-toy to get the attentive lookRandy Nore 05 Jan 2007
You can almost hear the words his owner is saying to him.Beautiful portrait and amazing detail!!Lawrence Hickman 04 Jan 2007
beautiful and amazing workLucia Stewart 04 Jan 2007
Aaaw, he is so adorable Fiona!!! Fantastic job!Michael Forbus 02 Jan 2007
Fiona, this a most majestic portrait of a well loved dog. Such great detail in the shiny coat and the most loving gaze at the owner (or Painter) My point is that this is a lovely homage to a very loved companion and you have captured it to the highest degree. Congratulations. MiguelMrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 02 Jan 2007
Gorgeous dog!!!Stunning work of Art!!!Great Artistry,Fiona!!!Happy New Year!!!:)Penny Myers 02 Jan 2007
Wow, stunning work.Ginger Lovellette 02 Jan 2007
Aw, so sweet. Wonderful job!!!helen tyralik 02 Jan 2007
beautiful workMary Lou Cupp 01 Jan 2007
Talent Pure Talent!!!Wanda Edwards 01 Jan 2007
Oh, grief, I forgot to sign in before I submitted! It is a beautiful animal and excellent work!Jerrie Glasper 01 Jan 2007
I have painted many lab paintings for wildlife art collectors and I know Labs. This is an excellent painting and anatomically correct, as well. Great head to neck proportions and the lighting to produce the sheen is on point. You may want to try painting for greeting card companies if you haven't done so, already. If you're open to this, purchase ARTIST'S AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S MARKET and see the Art Publishers and Greeting Cards section and more. This is not a paid endorsement. I can vouch for the books value because I have painted for clients that were found in the book by submitting a strong portfolio and following up with samples every three months for companies that were not in the market for my art right away. Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelop) along with your samples if you want them returned. Otherwise, they will be either placed on file for future reference or trashed. Happy painting. Happy New Year!Leah Jaarveth 01 Jan 2007
amazing portrait Fiona!Anonymous Guest 01 Jan 2007
Oh, My Fiona, this is beautiful! Excellent work!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 01 Jan 2007
BRILLIANT!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR FIONA!!Reba McDonald 01 Jan 2007
A handsome fellow.Joke Schotting 01 Jan 2007
AWESOME WORK FIONA!!!Leigh Karchner 01 Jan 2007
Oh Fiona, he is so beautiful. His fur is so silky and looks so real as if I could reach right in and pet him. The eyes are particularly well done. Very photo-realistic!Martha Miller 01 Jan 2007
Beautiful job Fionabianca 01 Jan 2007
YOU ARE JUST FANTASTIC with your talent..wow...HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend and may this 2007 brings you nothing but the BESTArlene Ehleben 01 Jan 2007
Stunning work, Fiona. Great!!!JANIE THOMPSON-LIDE 01 Jan 2007
Beautiful rendering. I love to use dogs in my work also. Expecially my German Shepherd.thea walstra 01 Jan 2007
Splendid, very beautiful work Fiona. Happy New Year!cynthia berridge 01 Jan 2007
so very beautiful art workGabriele Swanson 01 Jan 2007
BEAUTIFUL WORK. HAPPY NEW YEAREmily Reed 01 Jan 2007
BAEUTIFULLY DONE, FIONA! HAPPY NEW YEAR!