Just look at the loooove on his face! Lily is a very lucky little hound. Acrylic MikiToo, 2014, acrylic Mylie was a hound pup at the local Humane Society. I included her in a show to raise funds for the adoption of the other residents. Acrylic Handsome Doc is so loved, he got not one, but TWO portraits! Acrylic Handsome Doc is so loved, he got not one, but TWO portraits! Acrylic Gentle, mature Eve, resting her head on her brindle sibling’s back. Acrylic Myka looks like he has a bit of mischief planned, as soon as you look away. Acrylic Mazie on the beach, echoed by her reflection. Acrylic What an elegant lady, Stella! Acrylic Timber (borzoi)
8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas panel © Xan Blackburn 2014 “Sushi” 8″ x 10″ acrylic on Claybord, © Xan Blackburn “Sushi” – detail
Notice both the bold strokes, and the fine laid on top to define details and focus Luki
acrylic on panel, 8″ x 10″
© Xan Blackburn Sadie
8″ x 10″ Acrylic on Claybord panel
© Xan Blackburn 2014 “Odalisque; the Lovely Irene” came about as the result of a contest on Greytalk.com for the “roach” that most definitively demonstrated the sybaritic greyhound signature pose. I really wanted to do a portrait in the style of Matisse, and this was such fun! Gouache on panel.