I love this painting. The loose brush strokes and uplifting colors create a fabulous composition of Pixie and Magnum. I made a few subtle changes since the last update. Magnum’s fur around his eyes and bridge of his nose are much softer now. His back paw is just peeking out behind Pixie. I deepened the color of the couch behind his to add more of a contrast behind his soft wheaten coat. One can tell from their soft gazes that these two are real sweet hearts. I am very happy with the out come of this painting, I can’t wait for its owners to see it in person!! See the work in progress…

Pixie and Magnum, the final stage. This is such a fun portrait. Pixie and Magnum have such loving personalities, it really shows through on this painting. Soft and subtle lighting from a window behind them and to the left offers an interesting effect on these two pups. I am interested to hear their family’s comments! See the process…

Pixie and Magnum I am enjoying the challenge of Pixie and her buddy Magnum. Pixie is certainly the most elaborately coated dog I have ever had the pleasure of capturing in paint. Julie and her parents are excited to get this painting, I have a few more painting sessions to go on it. This is a fun one to paint; these dogs do have so much personality.

This is a work in progress of Pixie and Magnum. They live in Meadville with their Mom and Dad. Their painting is coming along lovely. I am working to paint both dogs at the same time. Each dog has such a different coat. Pixie has long fur of black and white patches. Magnum is the gentle yellow lab. See their original photo…

I quickly laid in a soft rose background and mint green in the upper left. This is to do away quickly with the stark white canvas. I’ll go back to develop the depth of the background moreso as the dog’s coats become more pronounced.

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