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29 Jan Puppy Love – Bernese Mountain Dog

Posted at 14:13h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

"Puppy Love" This super cute Bernese Mountain Dog puppy portrait was produced using Faber Castell and Caran D'Ache pencils on Pale Blue coloured Pastemat combining traditional hand drawing and water-colour painting techniques to build up the depth and details. The reference photo of 'Castor' used for this project...

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23 Oct Highland Cattle – Heilan’ Coos

Posted at 12:59h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

Highland Cow Hilda and her daughter Onora are the subjects of my Heilan' Coos project. I'm delighted to say that the original artwork has found a home in Scotland. The reference photo for this project was supplied by kind permission of Riutta Highland Cattle in Finland. A...

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08 May Bernese Mountain Dog – Benson

Posted at 14:41h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

Bernese Mountain Dog, Benson. This Bernese Mountain Dog portrait was produced using Faber Castell and Caran D'Ache pencils on Pale Blue coloured Pastemat combining traditional hand drawing and water-colour painting techniques to build up the depth and details.   ...

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08 May Bernese Mountain Dog – Bobby

Posted at 14:38h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

Bobby's portrait was produced using Faber Castell and Caran D'Ache pencils on Pale Blue coloured Pastemat combining traditional hand drawing and water-colour painting techniques to build up the depth and details. ...

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03 Aug Bernese Mountain Dogs

Posted at 10:34h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dogs Dashing Through the Snow

18 Jul Dashing Through The Snow

Posted at 17:44h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Pet Portraits - Bernese Dog - Baron

02 Jun Dog Portrait – Bernese Baron

Posted at 21:49h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Gordon Setter Dog Portrait

01 Jun Dog Portrait – Gordon Setter

Posted at 16:10h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Dog Portrait Bernese Baron

23 May Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Baron

Posted at 09:41h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portraits - Bella

10 May Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Bella

Posted at 18:03h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Lily

03 May Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Lily

Posted at 16:54h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Catching Snowflakes by Pet Portrait Artist

04 Apr Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Blue

Posted at 07:40h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Wet Bernese Dog Shaking

25 Mar Wet Bernese Shaking – Impressionist Style

Posted at 07:46h in Animal Art, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Paintings, Pet Portraits

They say that a change is as good as a rest … and today felt like a 'make-mistakes, get-messy' kind of day … SO ...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Vino and Rioja

10 Mar Bernese Babes in the Wood

Posted at 08:02h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Ira

10 Feb Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait, Ira, Let it Snow

Posted at 15:21h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Ruger

13 Jan Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Ruger

Posted at 08:41h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Mako

09 Jan Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Mako

Posted at 09:18h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Jesse

31 Dec Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait, Jesse

Posted at 09:44h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Bernie

27 Dec Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait, Bernie

Posted at 10:07h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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03 Sep Bernese Mountain Dogs – Skarlett & Kodiak

Posted at 20:59h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Loki

07 Jun Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Loki

Posted at 09:34h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Ted

15 Apr Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Ted

Posted at 22:50h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait - Jess

30 Mar Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Jess

Posted at 11:18h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Bernese Mountain Dog Portraits

17 Feb Bernese Mountain Dogs Ronja & Skorpan

Posted at 08:46h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Drawings, Pet Portraits

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...

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Pop Art Dog Portraits

01 Oct Bernese Mountain Dog Portrait – Kona

Posted at 08:37h in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dog Portraits, Paintings, Pet Portraits

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...

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