An Update on Rhubarb, oils on canvas...

I've just received several commissions that require a realistic representation of the subjects, two lovely black labradors ...ongoing, and a horse portrait all to be painted in Artist's watercolours.

In the meantime here is the update on the contemporary portrait of Rhubarb, an English Bull Terrier that has just been completed. A 20" x 16" commission from my client Louise,

for her husband Dan.

Louise liked my contemporary painting of Cassie and wanted a similar style for the portrait of Rhubarb, who she said is quite a character. Judging by the photos, yes, she certainly is! Some of the reference pics depicted her as per usual... up to mischief! For example: sitting in the baby's pram and peering in the window to see what's for dinner!

I've included some pics of the final painting and a couple of photos of Rhubarb modeling with her portrait.

It seems that being a supermodel must be so easy that you can do it with your eyes shut!

Just a paragraph of feedback from Dan...

"My wife arranged the portrait of our English Bull Terrier 'Rhubarb' for me this

Christmas. It is such a fantastic likeness and has really captured her 'Eyore'

nature!

Steve was great at communicating during the creation of the painting,

sending regular updates to keep us posted. I am absolutely thrilled with the

result and would highly recommend Steve to anyone,

thanks!"

An update on the Christmas Commissions...

An update on the "Six English Springer Spaniels" painted in oils on canvas, as a commission for my client, Rebecca, her brother and mum.

Here we have a super set of photographs depicting the painting now framed and hanging in the living room. Some photos too of Rebecca's dad with the portrait which was very well recieved as a Christmas present.

Just a paragraph of feedback from Rebecca and family... "We all thought the painting was a very very acurate portrail of our dogs, with plenty of detail on all. It really shows their characteristics and personality. we are very pleased with the painting and would like to say a very very big thank you to Steve for the time and effort he put into it.

Many thanks

Rebecca"