Kolo

This is Kolo a very handsome Rottweiler. I've been under a bit of pressure to complete this one as time was very short and I've had to fit him in between other commissions. I also found it quite a challenge with his muzzle to get the colour right. Anyway he's completed and delivered and my client is thrilled with him.

Ruby and Oscar

Here are a couple of portraits that I can now reveal. Firstly a double portrait of Ruby an English Cocker Spaniel. Her owner had looked through my website and liked the idea of two different poses of the same dog on one portrait. Secondly we have Oscar who is a JRT cross. A great photo to work from and a great pose too. Both portraits were well received.

I've just completed a Rottweiler which I can't show just yet. Next is a Smooth haired Collie which I'm hoping to outline today and then I'll probably start to fill in the colour tomorrow.

I'm really hoping it's going to be a nice weekend so that I can crack on with the gardening. I made good progress with it last week so I'm hoping to finish off this weekend. I then need to get some seeds planted, busy, busy, busy.

Hope alls well with everyone.

A couple of examples

Between commissions I have done a couple of breed examples. The first being King George a Boston Terrier and then a Saluki(sorry no name for this one) I really enjoyed working on a non commission for a change....no pressure:-))

I've also set up my store with Zazzle. A range of items are available with some of my pet portrait designs. The range includes Mugs, t shirt, keyrings, badges etc. Stop by and have a look. www.zazzle.co.uk/jopetportraits

What have I been upto???

Gosh I didn't realise it was so long since I had posted anything..................sorry!! First things first. I can now show you one of my commissions so here she is, Panda, a stunning English Bull Terrier. She was a joy to do and was well received by her owner.

I still can't show you my other commissions until later this month so watch this space.

I went to Crufts on Friday and had the best day. Trouble is it's so vast you just can't get round everything in one day. I like to look at the breed rows and we probably only managed to get round a third of them. I did get some good photos though so that I can work on building up my breed examples on my website. My Auntie was showing her dog but we didn't get there in time to see her, anyway he's a Smooth haired Collie and he came 2nd in the puppy class so that was a good result.

Flo finished

I've finished Flo today subject to her owners approval. I'm just waiting to hear if she's happy with her. Sorry the white on her neck is a bit glaring but I've had to use the flash and it's come out really light.

Next commission is a Cocker Spaniel but I won't be able to post any progress pics as it's for a surprise.

Flo

Here's todays updates of Flo. She's progressing well and her owner is very pleased with her so far.

Flo

Here's my next commission. Flo, an English Springer Spaniel. I've actually made good progress on this today. The light was really good this morning although it's fading now and is quite dull so I think I'll pack the pencils away until tomorrow.