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Just look at the loooove on his face! Lily is a very lucky little hound. Acrylic
MikiToo, 2014, acrylic
Mylie was a hound pup at the local Humane Society. I included her in a show to raise funds for the adoption of the other residents. Acrylic
Handsome Doc is so loved, he got not one, but TWO portraits! Acrylic
Handsome Doc is so loved, he got not one, but TWO portraits! Acrylic
Gentle, mature Eve, resting her head on her brindle sibling’s back. Acrylic
Myka looks like he has a bit of mischief planned, as soon as you look away. Acrylic
Mazie on the beach, echoed by her reflection. Acrylic
What an elegant lady, Stella! Acrylic
Timber (borzoi) 8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas panel © Xan Blackburn 2014
“Sushi” 8″ x 10″ acrylic on Claybord, © Xan Blackburn
“Sushi” – detail Notice both the bold strokes, and the fine laid on top to define details and focus
Luki acrylic on panel, 8″ x 10″ © Xan Blackburn
Sadie 8″ x 10″ Acrylic on Claybord panel © Xan Blackburn 2014
“Odalisque; the Lovely Irene” came about as the result of a contest on Greytalk.com for the “roach” that most definitively demonstrated the sybaritic greyhound signature pose. I really wanted to do a portrait in the style of Matisse, and this was such fun! Gouache on panel.