Just wrapped up this little cutie! This portrait was painted on an 8x10 canvas using acrylics. The reference photo was quite dark, with limited detail, and—since it was the only photo the owner had of their beloved pet who has since passed—I had to get a bit creative.
To bring more life and warmth into the piece, I lightened the background to a soft greenish-blue and deepened the red of the blanket she was laying on. I chose to omit the white and yellow blanket in the original image to help the composition flow better and draw more focus to the pet. The owner also requested a collar with her name, which I was happy to incorporate.
Considering the challenges, I’m really pleased with how it turned out. While I usually prefer painting portraits in oils for their richness and blending qualities, time was a factor for this one. Acrylics were the better choice for a quicker turnaround, especially to avoid muddied colors while working in layers.
Now… onto my next painting project!
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