Friday, April 22, 2011

Illustration Friday: Journey

Last summer I got married and my husband and I honeymooned at the Gunflint Lodge in Northern Minnesota, so far my Minnesota favorite resort in the state! One day we went on a hiking journey. The Gunflint lake borders Canada and we hiked to the top of this bluff... to find an amazing view. The picture I took of my dog is my favorite to date... he was so happy! I started it awhile ago and finished it this week for the theme Journey! So here he is... on a journey with us!




I'd always wanted to do a pet portrait, I've been thinking about it ever since we adopted Bud, but thought I couldn't do it. So I kept avoiding it and then one day, I decided I wanted a portrait of him and started. Since I have never done a pet portrait I thought maybe I should take a class. And then I just stopped doubting myself and started believing in myself. Happy thoughts = Happy Natalie= Happy Painting! I think he turned out great. I added in his real details by just looking at him in person. In the picture his nose looks almost all black and it actually has a little bit of tan/pink and he he has a lot of gray's and white white hair that I added in. Here's the original picture of him!





Have a wonderful weekend and a HAPPY EASTER!

4 comments:

  1. Your dog is adorable. My cat has the same color. Isn't it interesting coincident?
    :) Your pet portrait shows his lovely personality. Thank you for being my follower. Your site is a wonderful corner of the blogosphere and I look forward to exploring your blog.

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  2. Pet portraits are hard!... Your dog is darling... happy marriage and happy Minnessota (although maybe when it gets more into summer)

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  3. He certainly looks happy! I don't know how doing a "pet portrait" would be any different from doing anything else--shapes are shapes and colors are colors, and it ought to all be the same. But this is a lovely portrait--well done!

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  4. Beautiful portrait! They do seem like the happiest dogs! :)

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