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After making a composite of a few adorable photographs, and after a few practice pencil sketches, I create the initial drawing with watercolor pencil on a block of Aches Hot Press French watercolor paper.
Next, I use a wet brush and some additional watercolor paint as I begin to wash over Amy’s features.
Then I focus on Owen.
And finally I go back with a darker wash to intensify certain areas, like their beautiful eyes, trying not to overwork the expressive strokes I created initially.
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Eddie, my Australian Shepherd puppy, has fine taste and only nibbles on my most expensive blocks of French watercolor paper. Ugh.
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Two new watercolor portraits of some bonafide cuties, Meg and Will! Each painting is on 12″ x 16″ cold-pressed Arches fine watercolor paper. Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!
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Holiday special on pet portraits, because they’re part of the family too! Email a few images of your furry friend, and I will try to capture his or her unique personality in a custom illustration. Pencil, watercolor, ink or charcoal, varying sizes.
Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!
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Holiday Special on portraits! Simply email me your images and I’ll create a custom illustration. Pencil, watercolor, ink, or charcoal in various sizes. Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!