Square Dog Portraits

Image | November 22, 2019 | Marlene Lee

Chardonnay belongs to my neighbor’s granddaughter. Despite her busy life as a nursing student and caring for her grandparents, she took the time to provided photos for me to paint. Thank you, Christiana.

I met Kirby and his owner on a walk with my dog, Kava. Kirby is a full blooded Maltese and is a one person dog.

These two paintings will be part of the International House Exhibit in March, 2020.

Pet Portraits in Oils

Image | November 9, 2019 | Marlene Lee

Oliver 150dpi 2019 — Oliver, oil on stretched canvas, 9 x 12 x 3/4 inches by Marlene Lee

Tyler 150dpi 2019 — Tyler at Rancho Yolo, oil on stretched canvas, 10 x 8 x 3/4 inches by Marlene Lee

Smoochie 150dpi 2019 — Smoochie the Cat, oil on stretched canvas, 8 x 8 x 3/4 inches by Marlene Lee

Dogs Drawings

Image | November 3, 2019 | Marlene Lee

Preliminary pencil drawings for oil paintings.

Dog Pencil Portrait 100319 — Oliver, pencil, 7 x 5 inches by Marlene Lee

Dog Pencil Portrait 102119 — Kirby, pencil, 7 x 5 inches by Marlene Lee

Pencil Dog Portrait 100419 — Tyler, pencil, 7 x 5 inches by Marlene Lee

Dog Pencil Portrait 100719 — Jinga, pencil, 7 x 5 inches by Marlene Lee

Pet Portraits Commissions

Image | October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 | Marlene Lee

I just completed two pet portraits commissions. Very fun to do.

Chloe_Lynn 150_dpi 2019 — Chloe, 8 x 10 x 3/4 inches, oil on stretched canvas

Chloe was a bit of challenge to do especially with the amazing amount of fur. Besides her fur I wanted to capture her sparkling brown eyes and her cute little mouth to reflect her perky personality.

GusKristinEtsy150dpi2019 — Gus, 4 x 4 inches on canvas panel

The commission for Gus came through Etsy. It’s one of the tiny paintings of only 4 x 4 inches. It was a challenge but a learning experience on painting tiny. I started off with bristle brushes by Robert Simmons, my favorite. But when it came to the details, I found another Robert Simmons brand, Simply Simmons. The brushes are softer but were great for details. I used mainly the filberts.

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Interested in a pet portrait commissions?Visit my Etsy store for more info. If for a Christmas the deadline would have to be the end of October. Too many projects in November.

Tabby Cat

Image | September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 | Marlene Lee

First layer of colors laid down. But the head was too big.

Repainted the head to make it smaller

Background slowly painted in.

More details around the head

Stripes painted in on the body.

Photo reference.

Tyler

Image | September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 | Marlene Lee

Another painting for the upcoming exhibit at the International House “Feathers and Furs” exhibit in March 2020. This little dog lives with his owner at one of the many senior residents places throughout Davis. A chihuahua mix he is a great companion for his owner, a retired minister but on guard if anyone comes near.

Tyler 2019 — “Tyler” oil portrait painting, 10 x 8 x 3/4 inches on stretched canvas by Marlene Lee

“Tyler” underpainting with transparent red oxide

“Tyler” basic colors down and background to be added.

Interested in a painting of your pet, click to go to my Etsy shop for more info or email me.

Red Flower Crown

Image | September 9, 2019September 3, 2019 | Marlene Lee

Part of a series of paintings for the International House in March 2020

Red Flower Crown 2019 — Red Flower Crown, 10 x 10 x 3/4 inches oil on canvas by Marlene Lee

The process….

Deciding on the background was a bit challenging but I went with the warm darker blue background.

Red Flower Crown, stage 1

Red Flower Crown, stage 2

Red Flower Crown, stage 3

All Curled Up

Image | August 31, 2019 | Marlene Lee

This painting is for the Trekell Pet Competition, 2019. The only entry fee is to purchased one of their six-sided wooden panel. It’s an unusual shape but I found two little chihuahuas that fit perfectly.