February 25, 2010
new comic at the dreaming sea... EELS!
I think they're really cute, but I think a lot of things are cute that other people don't.
February 8, 2010
more aquatic inspiration at the dreaming sea...
The awesome, adorable Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse
February 2, 2010
new pet portrait commission
Recently I was commissioned to do a portrait of Clancy, a much-loved, spunky springer spaniel who lives with his family in San Francisco. This portrait will be a surprise gift from one of his parents to the other - I can't wait to hear her reaction!
Under ideal circumstances, I get to meet the pet myself, take my own reference photos, and spend some time with them in their home, trying to get a bit of an impression of their personality. I was delighted to have the opportunity to do this with Clancy.
I went through my photos and provided my client with three different sketches I'd made from my favorite photos of Clancy - the photos I felt best represented what I saw of his personality (and how cute he is!) I asked her to decide which one she wanted. Here's the sketches I gave her:
on to the final....
She had trouble deciding, but ended up selecting Clancy lying down, looking relaxed and happy. I just completed the painting yesterday and will be sending it off today.
6"x8", acrylic