Libby’s Portrait Takes Shape

Doesn’t she have a sweet smile? She fills me with Awwwwww! The clients wanted me to make a few adjustments for the portrait, including adding her ears at half-mast, and cleaning up the tear stains below her eyes. I also opted to remove the collar hardware and her body as it extends behind her head, …

“Alex”: A Christmas Story

Steve and Gayle are artists in their own right.  I’ve been honored to be asked by their friends to do two memorial portraits for them (Sadie, and Katie), so when their daughter, Rachel, asked me to do another of the legendary Alex, I was thrilled.  I had a crush on him that was tragic: I never …

Timber, completed. #10 in the Spring Portrait Marathon

Timber (borzoi) 8" x 10" acrylic on canvas panel © Xan Blackburn 2014
Timber (borzoi) 8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas panel © Xan Blackburn 2014

Cole (greyhound), #9 in the 2014 Portrait Marathon

"Cole" (greyhound) 8" x 10" acrylic on panel, © Xan Blackburn
“Cole” (greyhound) 8″ x 10″ acrylic on panel, © Xan Blackburn

Sushi, #6 in the Portrait Marathon

"Sushi" 8" x 10" acrylic on Claybord, © Xan Blackburn
“Sushi” 8″ x 10″ acrylic on Claybord, © Xan Blackburn Sushi!  Isn’t sushi supposed to be something created quickly, from fresh ingredients, beautifully presented?  Well, Sushi’s portrait took me a whole week, but, I hope she presents well anyway.  I’m pleased! Sushi is a breed mixed to perfection for her active family.  They take her on …