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Libby’s Portrait Takes Shape

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Xan's Art

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, …

#12 2014 Portrait Marathon: Feyd the Silken Windhound

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Xan's Art

"Feyd" silken windhound portrait, work in progress, stage 4 8" x 10" acrylic on canvas panel © Xan Blackburn

#11 in the Portrait Marathon: Bo Finished

Posted on July 17, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

"Bo" 8" x 10", acrylic on panel, © Xan Blackburn

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# 11 in the Portrait Marathon, Bo the greyhound

Posted on July 15, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

Bo (work in progress) 8" x 10", acrylic on panel, © Xan Blackburn

Timber, completed. #10 in the Spring Portrait Marathon

Posted on July 7, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

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

Timber in progress: #10 in the Portrait Marathon

Posted on July 3, 2014July 7, 2014 by Xan's Art

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

Posted on June 27, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

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

Sasha the Samoyed; #8 in the Portrait Marathon

Posted on June 21, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

"Sasha" 8" x 10", acrylic on Claybord, © Xan Blackburn

Scooby the Dachshund: #7 in the Spring Portrait Marathon

Posted on June 14, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

Sushi, #6 in the Portrait Marathon

Posted on June 7, 2014July 17, 2014 by Xan's Art

“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 …