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!”
In my last call for commissions, I made a point of offering to add humans to the mix. I got some wonderful reference photos from several of you! This is fairly new territory for me, at least in commissions, but I’m very excited (and anxious, and fascinated) to be here. What I’m passionately interested in … Read More “People in my Pet Portraits”
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”
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!”
