My cousin, Allison (a granddaughter of my sweet Aunt Petie), reached out to me in mid-November to see if I would paint her dog, Jackson. I had to think about it for a long time – he’s an active border collie, and I wasn’t sure how to go about capturing all that energy! Plus Allison had some specifics about how she wanted Jackson portrayed – against a white background and with his mouth open in a doggy smile. After much thought and planning, this is how it came out! I used the portrait paper from my class with Alicia Farris in Springfield, MO (May 2019) – 300 lb. hot press watercolor paper – because I can get the clarity of the eyes so much better. The painting was shipped to her this morning, and I so hope she enjoys it in her home!
This week’s painting brought the most comments that I’ve ever received on Facebook! Jackson is a 9”x 12” watercolor on 300 lb. hot press watercolor paper, and seems to reflect the eager face of an happy, much-loved dog!
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