Dachshund in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Dachshund measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to CarlaT for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Cheetah Cub in acrylics

I love how this cub is looking up.

Cheetah Cub measures approx. 11.61 x 8.85 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Tazi Brown for the reference photo.

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Maltese Pup in acrylics

This one was a bit of a challenge to paint re white fur.  I did quite a few layers to get the depth to the fur.  Really please with how it turned out.

Maltese Pup measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Pixabay for the reference photo.


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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little guy.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted Colourfix 500gsm Suede Paper.

Many thanks to Christine C for the reference photo.

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Tiger in acrylics

I haven't painted a tiger in ages and I love this ones close up profile.  I used quite a few layers to get the depth to the fur and I am really pleased with the final painting.

Tiger measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix canvas.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

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Black and White Cat in acrylics

For something different I decided to paint a cat.  I love this ones "stare".

Black and White Cat measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Aschi for the reference photo.

Kangaroo in coloured pencils

Really pleased with how this one turned out.  Coloured pencils just seemed suited towards drawing a kangaroo.  Might try a dog next.

Kangaroo measures 6 x 8 inches and is drawn on Art Spectrum fine tooth paper.

The drawing in available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Squirrel in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little guy. I used a lot of glazes to get the depth and colour to the fur and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Squirrel measures approx. 8 x 12 inches and is painted on unstretched loose Fredrix watercolour canvas.


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Many thanks to Pixabay for the reference photo.

Lemur in acrylics

I love the colour of this ones eyes.  I used quite a few glazes to the depth and colour to the fur. 

Lemur measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Rachael Thorne for the reference photo.

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Snow Leopard in acrylics

I love everything about this one.  Really pleased with the final painting.  I used a lot of glazes to get the depth to the fur and the rock was fun to paint - used my fingers quite a bit in the beginning. 

Snow Leopard 2 measures approx. 12 x 12 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix Canvas.

Many thanks to Keith Spicer for the reference photo.

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Kitten in acrylics

I love this kitten's blue eyes.  Really pleased the final painting. 

Kitten measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.


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Arabian Horse ACEO in acrylics

I haven't painting an animal aceo for ages so decided to paint this beautiful horse.  Really pleased with the final painting.  Think I will look for some more horse reference photos as I enjoyed painting this one.

Arabian Horse measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ainslie G for the reference photo.

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Field Mouse In Acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this adorable little fellow and really pleased with the final painting.

Field Mouse measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Dave Webb for the reference photo.

Yorkshire Terrier in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little fellow.  I am really pleased with how painting turned out.  For this one I started off by toning the canvas (I think I used Yellow Ochre this time - I wait two weeks for the painting to cure before varnishing it so can't quite remember), blocked in the dog, painted in the background and then painted in the dog details. Works rather well.

Yorkshire Terrier measures 6  x 8 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Jade (MorgueFile) for the reference photo.

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Giraffe in acrylics

I have wanted to paint a giraffe for ages and couldn't resist painting this one.  Really pleased with the final painting - love the eyes.

Giraffe measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar feather lite canvas panel.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

 

Lioness in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one.  I started off with a burnt sienna undercoat, blocked in the lioness, painted in the black background and then the finished the by painting in the finer details of the lioness.  Also used a bit of medium to thin the paint for the finer details mainly because the water was diluting the paint a bit too much.  I am really pleased with the final painting.

Lioness measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Raymar Canvas Panel.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

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Rottweiler Puppy in acrylics

So this was the painting that was giving me a few problems when I was painting it but I preserved and I am really pleased how this cute Rottweiler puppy turned out.   I decided to name my puppy Rocky - he is just so adorable with those eyes.   I love the affect of this one but it was rather a challenge painting black on black so it might be a while before I do another one quite like this.

Rottweiler Puppy (Rocky) measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to D Major for the reference photo.

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Squirrel in acrylics

I have wanted to painted this cute little fellow for ages.  This was the first animal that I have painted on the Raymar canvas panels and I am really pleased how he turned out.  I  only have a few Raymar panels left so I will have to place another order from the US soon. Also I noticed that my trusty no 3 round brush which I use for every painting is getting a bit worn so I will have to place another order for some brushes from the UK as well - just need to decide on what size brushes I want to order.

Squirrel measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar's Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Paul Sherman for the reference photo.

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Tiger in acrylics

I have had this one on my list to paint for ages.  Love the intensity of the eyes.  I actually started it, wasn't happy with how it was going and to put it one side.  About two weeks later, I relooked at it and worked out that my fur colour was not quite right which was throwing off the whole painting.  So I reworked the fur and finally the painting come together.  Really pleased with the final piece. 

Tiger measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

Lion ACEO in acrylics

I love the intensity of this lions eyes.    I started off with a Burnt Umber/ Raw Sienna background which worked rather as the base colour for the lions fur.

I am planning on painting some more lions. I  took some photos of  white lions including some very adorable cubs when visiting Tasmania last year. They are on my growing list of paintings to do - my list is up to around the 30 mark now and I keep adding to it but I will eventually get around to painting them. 

Lion measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm Smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

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