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, …

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 …