Working on 'Duke'

[dizzojay]

I've spent the weekend working on my first commission of 2017.  Duke is a gorgeous dalmation, and my brief is to draw him sitting at the top of the stairs because that's his favourite spot.

I don't normally do my dogs in full body, so this is an interesting variation from my usual portrait:


Full body shot, taken under domestic light with a flash





Head close up taken under domestic light without flash - this is more indicative of the true colours

Comments

[vexed_wench]

He is so adorable. I just want to pet him.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous, both, the dog and the portrait.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

This is awesome!! <3

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

You're welcoem! :D

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Aw, he's so beautiful, and you are so clever! I love his expression and his velvety ears.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

He's a very handsome chap - great to draw!

[rainbowstevie.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous illustration! This reminds of the kind of thing I would see in an old children's book about dogs.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I'd love to illustrate something like that!

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous, dear.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[casey28.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous art! So adorable, I want to pet the lovely dalmatian ♥

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

He is a beautiful boy. He was rescued from a neglectful home and now he's living with a wonderful family who adore him and spoil him rotten!