8x10 oil on canvas soldGus, a black labrador, was a fun little commissioned portrait. There's something about labradors that make my heart melt, with Gus it was his soulful eyes. In the photo references I was given, Gus' expression never changed, he just had that loyal and meaningful "I'll stay by your side and be your best friend" look that I love so much from labs.
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Beautiful Angela, this one just glows. I am looking forward to painting with you the second Saturday in June!!!!
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An absolutely beautiful portrait, Angela - very handsome.
Really beautiful! Black dogs are so hard to paint, but you did a fantastic job. His eyes are so soulful. I can't look at a Lab without crying after seeing "Marley & Me". They are the sweetest dogs!
Love the color structure, along with the sensitive portrayal of the subject. Very nice, Angela.
Love your Lab! I especially adore his eyes.
What a great portrait, Angela! You have such a knack for getting expression. I agree with Gwen about black dogs. tricky to paint. I also love Ziggy Marley!
Nancy-yeah, I hope you can paint with us, looking forward to it!
Liz & Gwen-I liked the warmth that happened in his black fur and you are so right black fur is so very hard...but not as difficult as the little hairless Chinese Crested I completed this week.
Edward-Labs are handsome and your little King Charles Spaniels are regal! Thank you.
aRt-You're the color expert; thank you so much!
Sheila-It was fun to paint his golden eyes; thank you.
Beautiful painting! Love the warmth of the background and how it's worked into the dog...It matches the warmth in his eyes.
Wow! your work is amazing, you are an inspiration.
Howdy Angela. I think you have become my heroine/mentor/ideal for pet portraits. You have really done some marvelous work. Also hope we can get some Texas artists together for a Lone Star Paint-Out/Cook-Out.
Angela, I think this is about my favorite pet portrait ever. There is something about his eyes that grabbed my heart!
Dean-thank you, sometimes it just happens and everything falls into place.
Krista-thank you for visiting and following; I appreciate it very much.
James-you're the best, thank you! I'm ready for a texas gathering of artists, lets make it happen!!!!
Dana-I am such an admirer of your beautiful work, thank you so very much; I am beaming :-)
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