Alisha of 2HoundsDesign and I have worked together for years now. One of our projects has been the annual design of a custom collar and accessories to raise money for Hope for Hounds (an organization currently in transition). Hope for Hounds has been a leading fundraiser for Dr. Couto’s dedicated work on cancer in dogs, with … Read More “So Stylish, and yet so Helpful!”
BudDigital painting (Artrage 4)5″ x 7″ @300dpi© Xan Blackburn 2014 My series of paintings of Ellen’s dogs continues with handsome Bud. I loved his gentle, relaxed smile, his soft hair and wonderful markings, but who could resist those bluuuuuuue eyes! Working on paintings in a digital way allows a lot of freedom to experiment without committing … Read More “Bud – Digital Pet Portrait, and my Other Job”
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”
ShawnAcrylic on canvas, 9″ x 12″© Xan Blackburn 2013 Well, there you go. I swear I took some progress pics along the way, but the changes were so subtle that it was hard to see, once I got going with the colors. So, yeah. That’s that. Done. Oh, but I promised you a love story … Read More “Shawn’s Portrait: Love story”
Shawn in the spotlight Shawn on Dewey Beach This portrait has been gestating since … Oh my … April, 2008! Kelly won a portrait by me in a raffle, way back when, and we never did pin down just who was going to get the treatment. Kelly finally decided Shawn would take center stage, we … Read More “Spring Forward”
It’s the big reveal! This year’s Hope for Hounds collar is banging at the door for full release, but the very first collar made is being raffled off this week, and your hound could be the one to snag this collector’s piece for as little as $10! Not only do you get a chance … Read More “Hope for Hounds 2013: Collar Raffle!”
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!”
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!”
