Tag: horse portrait

American Quarter Horse portrait

This stunning American Quarter Horse portrait is my first in black and white. I was able to achieve many subtle effects, despite only using one colour for the entire piece. It was a different way of working compared to my usual graphite pencil on a white paper, leaving the paper untouched for the blackest of […]

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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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