Painting a Pit Bull on Canvas by Pet Portrait Artist Julie Deans

This dog was just gorgeous, so I had to give it a whirl. The above is a new style that will be available for pet portraits. Acrylic on canvas or illustration board, this style is more about shape than detail, but really portrays the subject nicely.

This piece isn't quite done yet as I need to add a few more dark areas in the ears, and of course, my signature, but I had an itch to get it on the blog right away. And yes, I will have more samples soon, but baby E keeps cutting into (in a good way) my painting time.

So, if you're looking for an acrylic painting of your pet in this style, please feel free to contact me at julie@juliesillustration.com or check out my website for more details www.juliesillustration.com

Finally ... Painting Again, by Artist Julie Deans

Yeah, it's about time. Enough with the camera, how about some art like the title of the blog says?

I've managed to finagle a little time for myself to putter with the acrylics, and the results are below.

These pieces are great little paintings for kids rooms - they love the bright colours and high contrast (it's true, ask Baby E, he endorses them). If anyone is interested in purchasing, please contact me - they're in a great price range starting at $25.00.




There are more paintings to come, don't you worry. I'm going to be adding some fantastic dog pieces (perhaps some other animals - haven't decided yet), and the style will be available for pet portraits. Check out www.juliesillustration.com for pet portrait information.

Hot Dogs Anyone? By Pet Portrait Artist Julie Deans

Everyone likes hot dogs right? My hubby is a little overzealous with these eatables, not the most nutritious food, but hey, you only live once right, why not enjoy it...

So inspired by my hubby's love of this unhealthy item, and my love of dogs, I came up with this painting for the child's room.


Acrylic on pre-stretched canvas, and oh what fun this one was!

Interested in a unique pet portrait like this one? Check out my website or contact me for details.

www.juliesillustration.com

Milo with his Portrait - Julie Deans, Artist

This is something I don't very often get to enjoy, but I love to see. Mr. Milo's owner was good enough to send me some images of the handsome model and his portrait. What a gorgeous boy he is!!

Milo's Acrylic Portrait is Complete!

Whew, after a long, hard fought battle with the 36"x36" canvas, I have finally overcome all odds, and am now victorious!

I will let the pictures tell the story for this one. I've compiled all of the progress photos so that you can actually see how the painting took shape over time. And of course, Brandy pitched in at the end.

It was very satisfying to work on a piece this large as the progress was so obvious all the way along ... helps with motivation.

Background and outline first

Under painting - have a lot of ground to cover

Blocking in depth and shadows

Starting to take shape

Highlights, outlines and shadows, he looks like a real dog now

Final highlights and shadows, touch ups on the outlines

Signature, and ahhhh, completion

Apparently it's extraordinarily stressful to pose in front of a painting for me