This one was a last minute Christmas present as all the shops seemed to just be full of junk and I couldn't find anything appropriate to give. Plus I realised that I was stuck in a house with my parents for a few days and needed something to do other than just eat, cook and watch television.
The subject is Poppy, our dog who died a couple of months ago. We had to go through tons of old photographs to find anything where she wasn't hiding from or looking suspiciously at the camera, and this one was by far the best pose. Of course, it's nigh on impossible to get a completely accurate likeness, but it's ok I think. Was thinking of adding puppies all over the place as I do have quite a few pics from each of her two litters, but don't think I really have time.
Also, slightly worried that I may start to be typecast into painting pets all the time, so hopefully the next one will be completely different. Whenever that is : )
(Dad's) Oils on (new Christmas present) canvas.
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