Wolf - Work in Progress

I thought I'd give you all a sneak peak at the new 8x10 print I'm working on.

I've promised myself that this year I will try to finish one print every month so this pretty little chap is my January offering.

This is the first time that I've tried to paint this much fur in such detail and I've hit upon the unexpected snag of writers cramp! I can only manage sittings of about an hour before I have to step away from the computer and give my wrist a rest.

I have to finish my wolfs tummy and legs and put in the finishing touches but I expect to have him complete by the end of the week.

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Pet Portrait

My goodness it's been a while since I last posted anything new! But I've finally got myself sorted with a shiny new super quick computer so it's back to business as usual I hope!

While my computer has been out of action I've been working on this lovely little pencil commission. This little chap was quite a feat with his very impressive, but very fiddly ears. He was approved by his owner today so he will be winging his way to her this week. I must admit that despite that fact that I've done a few commissions now I'm always terrified when I send through proof photos. I think it's very similar to the feeling of sitting in a waiting room before going into an interview for a job you really want. Still, I'm sure the fear must serve to make me work harder!

The next commission I'm working on will be back to my beloved Photoshop to create a image for a unique cameo necklace but unfortunately I won't be able to share this one with you until the new year as it's a Christmas present.

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