Found this little dog portraits of two little dogs. Available for purchase on my DailyPaintworks
Two Small Dogs Portraits
Animals
Doolin Pet Commission
Another commissioned finished!
Since I had painted his ears off to the sides the 3D effect was quite noticeable. I have to say I do like this effect.
Some preliminary studies. I find doing a pencil drawing and a transparent red oxide underpainting helps me to get into the mood of painting a commission.
This was my photo reference. Nice, clear photo with some lighting off to the side is a perfect photo for commissions.
Beatriz
Commissioned painting of Beatriz
Underpainting, using transparent red oxide and ivory black
Next phase to is apply local colors for the fur and sweater.
nearing completion
Cinnabon
Axel
Another commission. I was strucked by his high brows and regal look.
Nugget
Another finished commission. A bit challenging. The photo reference was not to accurate with the color. Thank goodness for other photo references provided by the client to help determine the proper color.
Photo reference
First the pencil drawing
underpainting
Background color
Maggie
Just finished a commission. Was a bit of a challenge especially trying to figure out the background. I started with a cool blue, ultramarine blue. But the blue came across to cold. The pink around her eyes gave me the idea to paint the background a soft blue-green color. Perfect colors.
Two Dog Portraits, 2020
These are two dogs that I had already done for their owners but in different postures. They will be part of the upcoming International House Exhibit in March.
2019 Review
This has been an amazing year for pet portraits especially dog oil portraits. I have gotten commissions as far away as Dubai, Germany and Finland as well as local and around the US. It has been a pleasure to work such great clients. Most of the clients contacted me through my Etsy store, PaintingsbyMarlene.
Roy, 6 x 6 x 3/4 inch oil by Marlene Lee
Walt, 6 x 6, oils, commissioned
Lexi, 10 x 10, oils, commissioned
“Jinja” oil on stretched canvas, 6 x 8 x 3/4 inches by Marlene Lee
Lexi, 6 x 6 inches, oils, commissioned
Stripes painted in on the body.
Chloe, 10 x 8, oils, commissioned
Gus, 4 x 4, oils, commissioned
Oliver, 12 x 9, oils
Kotter, 10 x 8, oils
Smoochie, 8 x 8, oils
Murphy, 6 x 6 x 3/4 inch oil by Marlene Lee
