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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Shai Finished


Here is Shai all finished. I found getting her fur just right was a bit tricky but I think I have achieved a brindle effect. The other challenge was working from a photo which had an ear missing as well as some of the chest fur. I used a combination of photos to put the portrait together. My next commission is an oil of a Border Collie named Ollie. I should be starting this as soon as I have prepared the canvas early next week. If you enjoyed this post please consider becoming a follower of my blog. See the Followers section down the right side of my blog. You may like to add me to you own blog. If So my link is www.portraitsthatbite.blogspot.com/atom.xml

8 comments:

  1. Wonderful job Sally. The brindle effect is great. They will be well pleased I am sure.

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  2. You and Shai's owners have to be pleased Sally, fantastic work, love Shai's tongue and her eye, she makes me smile...Thank you, Cheers Lindy

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  3. Thankyou Dors and Lindy! Shai's owner is happy to have Shai brought back to life again. Sadly she passed away 2 months ago.

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  4. Sally this is really nice. Love the fur and expression.

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  5. Hi Sally, yes I think you've mastered the brindle effect perfectly! Shai is beautiful and you have captured her wonderfully.

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  6. Wonderful Sally, it has been great to see Shai develop. She looks very happy, your colours are lovely.

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  7. Thanks Sam! I enjoyed creating Shai's portrait and giving her owner so much pleasure.

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