Tag: dog portraits

Cocker Spaniel watercolour painting

This Cocker Spaniel painting is of a lovely girl called Rosie; aren’t her eyes beautiful! Cocker spaniels are one of my favourite dogs to paint, and I have painted many different colours of the breed.  About the painting Medium: Watercolour Size: A3 (420 mm x 297 mm) How to commission a painting If you are […]

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Springer Spaniel Watercolour Painting

Many of my commissions are surprise gifts; birthdays and Christmas being the most popular. This Springer Spaniel dog portrait of Rigby was commissioned as a wedding present for his owners. It was gifted to the couple the day before their big day.  They loved it so much, that they hung it up at the venue […]

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Pet Portraits: Photo Hints & Tips

I’ve put together this helpful guide on selecting and taking photos for a pet portrait commission. The quality of photos can sometimes limit the size of the portrait. It is difficult to achieve a good result if the photo isn’t very clear or large enough to see details, especially with the larger sizes of painting. […]

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