This portrait brings together five Bernese Mountain Dogs owned and loved at different times. The central subject Platzli was first to arrive and where the passion began. He paved the way for Big Pete and Otto at the top of the composition, who in turn passed...
Summing up the spirit of Bernese Mountain Dogs so perfectly, this pet portrait features mother and daughter Carla and Zavannah 'Dashing Through the Snow' - Just add glitter for the perfect Bernese Christmas card...
This pet portrait of Bernese Mountain Dog Baron is based on a photo, taken by his owner, that I've been looking forward to working from for some time. I love the energy and zest for life that was captured in this photo and enjoyed the artistic challenge...
This Gordon Setter dog portrait is drawn on heavy weight black cartridge paper using Faber Castell and Caran D'Ache artists pencils. I love the way that this handsome and regal looking black and tan dog is lit against a black background and originally worked on this...
Dog Portrait of the day, Bernese Mountain Dog, Baron. Ever since my first attempt at finger painting with oil paints earlier this year I have planned to revisit both this reference photo and this technique, applying lessons learned during my first 'finger-painting-play-day'. Yesterday felt like a...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Bella, is the pet portrait subject on my easel this week. Bella's portrait was commissioned as a surprise birthday gift. Her cheerful expression has been a real tonic in the studio and although I had a couple of superb alternative photos to work from while...
Pet portrait of the week is pretty Bernese Mountain Dog Lily, although technically she was on the easel last week. This week I've been away from the studio and enjoying a few days at the seaside with my own Bernese 'Bears'. Lily was drawn on natural Pastemat using...
Bernese Mountain Dog Blue is a sweet, handsome, mellow boy who was home-bred and named Blue Northern after a winter storm in the western US. At eight and a half years old Blue's health isn't as robust as it once was, but this dream of...
They say that a change is as good as a rest … and today felt like a 'make-mistakes, get-messy' kind of day … SO ...
Bernese Mountain Dogs Vino & Rioja love searching for squirrels in the woods, so it seemed only natural to portray them doing what they love best, in their favourite place to be. At 18x26" this portrait is somewhat larger than usual and I'm really looking forward to...
Enjoying the moment and in her element, beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog, Ira, in the snow… The reference photo for this portrait was kindly provided by my dear friend from Norway, Nina Bless, and I've been looking forward to working with it for such a long time. Let...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Ruger, was one of the shortlisted finalists in my 2016 Favourite Photos competition. I love this boy's calm, regal bearing and was delighted to be able to draw his portrait. Ruger's portrait was drawn on pale blue Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Mako, a surprise birthday commission for his dad. Mako's portrait was drawn on brown Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer and Caran D'Ache Musuem Aquarelle pencils, applied dry then blended with water. Once the foundation was dry enough to work over the depth and details...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Jesse, was one of my favourite commissions of 2016, and being a Christmas surprise it was months before I could share a photo of his portrait. Jesse's portrait was drawn on anthracite Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer and Caran D'Ache Musuem Aquarelle artist pencils, applied...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernie. Bernie's portrait was drawn on natural Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer and Caran D'Ache Musuem Aquarelle artist pencils, applied dry then blended with water. Once the foundation was dry enough to work over the depth and definition was built up using Faber Castell...
Bernese Mountain Dog Skarlett and Bernese puppy Kodiak. One of my favourite pet portraits of the year so far. Drawn using Faber Castell and Caran D'Ache pencils on Pastelmat. Kodiak's bottom and tail were missing on the reference photo but added in to the finished portrait. The sunburst...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Loki. Loki's portrait was drawn on pale blue Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer and Caran D'Ache Musuem Aquarelle artist pencils, applied dry then blended with water. Once the foundation was dry enough to work over the depth and definition was built up using...
Bernese Mountain Dog, Ted, is the subject on my drawing board this week. I've been using graphite pencils again, instead of colours to create this birthday portrait of my studio buddy. Ted's portrait was drawn just before his 6th birthday, although he's a couple of years younger in...
This week I've been using graphite pencils instead of colours to create this portrait of my studio buddy, Bernese Mountain Dog, Jess. This sassy little fruit loop is a rabbit chasing, fox-poo rolling, pheasant catching, sofa surfing, life-loving sweetheart with a mischievous twinkle in her eye. Jess' portrait...
Matching portraits of Bernese Mountain Dogs, Ronja and Skorpan, were drawn on anthracite Pastelmat using Faber Castell Albrecht Durer and Caran D'Ache Musuem Aquarelle pencils, applied dry then blended with water. Once the foundation was dry enough to work over the depth and definition was built up using...
Bernese Mountain Dog Kona is fondly remembered by photographer Jill Bingham Daniels who kindly gave permission for me to use this photo as a portrait reference. Kona's happy relaxed expression captures the spirit of Bernese for me and I have produced both a painted portrait and a...