Update on Pastel Painting of Dog Portrait

My favorite fur type to paint is probably that of Shelties and dogs with similar coats but the layering is very time consuming!  The way the subject poses and how the fur lays on this dog's coat makes for an interesting composition and a great exercise at patience.

I hope you enjoy watching the progress of this pastel portrait as the dog seems to poke it's way through the paper. Thank you for following!

Shetland Sheepdog painting progress

 

I'm amazed at how fast I am able to work this portrait today...perhaps it is ambition or even confidence when a piece seems to come along so easily. But I attribute that in part to an excellent reference photo and a an outstanding subject!

 

Dog Portrait of Sheltie on the easel

After spending a three week vacation/field trip to Florida, it's time to get back to some serious work in the studio. Although I have been very busy with many tasks and chores at home and in the studio both prior to and after my trip, it can be overwhelming to actually sit down  and simply paint for any period of time. It will take some training to get my mind into that "creative mode" once again and leave all my distractions behind and prioritize and delegate items on that to-do list!

So I bit the bullet this afternoon and finally put on some music, sat at my easel and started working on this new dog portrait. I will divulge more details about how I came to paint his piece at a later date but for now, I can share the work in progress.