Lance

Long time no blogging again......sorry. Time is just running away with me. I've still been working on 'secret' commissions until this one of Lance a stunning Border Collie. I've really enjoyed doing this portrait as the photo I had to work from was amazing. He'll be winging his way to sunny California very soon.

Next it's another 'secret' portrait and then it should be a Husky and then a Springer Spaniel, both of which I can show.

Some of my framed portraits

Here are some of my framed portraits that I have displayed in my home. Quite an awkward shot to take and some , unfortunately, wouldn't fit in the photo.

Stuff

Well I've finished the Border Collie/Lurcher portrait and the lady who commissioned me is over the moon with it, so much so she wants her own dogs doing( the BC/L is for a gift). I'm really pleased with it and can't wait to show you all, but I'll have to be patient :-))

Next is a horse. The photos are fab and I should be starting it shortly but again I can't post progress pics as that is also a surprise gift. I may do some breed examples in between using the ref. photos that I took at Crufts. I did outline an Italian Spinone a while back so might finish that one.

Apologies for the lack of blogging but I just haven't had time. Below are the portraits I have worked on.

Ghyll - Smooth Haired Collie
Bumble - Pomeranian
Honey - Boxer

My next commission is a Border Collie/Lurcher cross. Unfortunately I can't show progress pics as it's for a gift.

TYSON AND HONEY FRAMED


HONEY WITH HER FRAMED PORTRAIT


HONEY


BUMBLE


GHYLL FRAMED

GHYLL

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