Winston
I’ve been working the last few days on the watercolor for the portrait of the puppy. I wasn’t quite sure what the breed was so I asked. It reminded me some of the Japanese chin from a few months ago but I knew that wasn’t quite right. She emailed me back that he is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel puppy. Looking at him now, I can see it. I have an acquaintance who got one 7 or 8 years ago and he does remind me of it. I am going to let it “rest” for a few days and then send it on to his new home in Atlanta.
My next commission for a cardigan Welsh corgi came through yesterday. That’s a white and brindle color, so that will be interesting to do. I made the enlargements today, so tomorrow I’ll start the pencil up
May 09, 2014 @ 09:09:29
I thought that’s what the breed was when I saw your sketch! I started a watercolor of one a couple of years ago, but never finished. My daughter wanted a dog so badly and her friend had just gotten a king charles cavalier. Your painting came out great! I was curious – do you always use the grid? I find it so helpful.
May 09, 2014 @ 09:26:32
I use a grid for the pencil drawing and the inking. I erase it for the watercolors. I don’t use one for the architecturals and anything else.
I’m glad you recognized it as a King Charles. I guess that means I did a decent job.
May 09, 2014 @ 17:17:43
So cute! Very sweet face. Looks just like a King Charles for sure!
May 09, 2014 @ 17:28:36
He is cute, isn’t he. Thanks.
May 12, 2014 @ 23:47:14
Your pet portraits just keep getting better and better. This little one is a cutie!
May 13, 2014 @ 08:55:03
And they are usually fun. I feel like I am getting life back into them again.
May 19, 2014 @ 05:21:36
very sweet 🙂
May 19, 2014 @ 08:32:35
Thanks. I think his puppyhood showed through.