Katie8″ x 10″, Acrylic on Aquabord© Xan Blackburn 2014 The differences between this and the previous stage may seem small, but they are the difference between not-done and done. Or thinking I’m done. I thought I was done last night, but apparently, that was not the case, as I saw some things I wanted to … Read More “Greyhound Katie’s Portrait: Done”
Jack © Xan Blackburn 2012 Greyhound soft sculpture Back in April, I participated in an auction, committing to create a soft sculpture portrait for the highest bidder. Marcy won on May 1st, and she chose Jack, her brindle greyhound, to be the subject of our portrait. Yes: May. So, it’s been a long-term project, you … Read More “Soft Sculpture: Jack!”
Petey in progress – Detailacrylic on canvas panel, 8 x 10© Xan Blackburn 2012 I swear, I haven’t been completely idle all this time! Hope for Hounds Since the last entry, I’ve been working on the 2012 Hope for Hounds collar and tee-shirt design, which is a yearly fundraiser, and collaborative effort between myself, 2 … Read More “Petey: time for a new color”
Petey: Greyhound portrait in progress Petey got some long-awaited (and well-deserved) attention today. Let’s see where he’s at right now. Petey: work in progressAcrylic, 8″ x 10″© Xan Blackburn 2012 I know I’ve said this before, but I really enjoy this phase. There’s a dreamy quality to it, the suggestion of things not quite pinned … Read More “Petey: that watery phase”
Detail of Minkeeyes are leather buttons, painted withacrylic I’ll be creating a soft sculpture portrait: a first for me! {edit: bidding is now closed. Thanks to all the participants!} If you’ve been reading my blog, it’s probably because of my pet portrait work. I’m really stepping outside my own box for this one, since I … Read More “Seven – no, EIGHT – Pet Artists in one fundraiser!”
Born to Run Global Sighthound Rescue Read all about it over here, but the main idea is:Seven artists, all totally different, offering their unique and amazing talents to create pet portraits for seven lucky bidders!I’m doing a soft sculpture, which should be a lot of fun. I can’t wait to get going on it!Go and … Read More “The Auction is ON!”
See a difference around here?I just finished my web re-design. Tell me what you think! Go take a look at my website and give me some feedback, okay? Okay, now I can work on Petey some more! Reminder! Make sure you’re ready to bid on the SEVEN ARTIST Pet Portrait Artist Auction starting on April … Read More “Keeping it fresh!”
So, why so quiet, Xan? Still recovering from the months-long portrait marathon?? Well, sort of, but that’s not why. Click here for more details, and to register! I’ve been working on a fundraiser like you’ve never seen before. Hyperbole? I don’t think so. At least, I’ve never seen one anything like this before! SEVEN artists … Read More “And now for something completely different!”
