Pet Portrait

New Pet Portrait

6x6, Oil

Just finished this new pet portrait. Since it is a small size I had to work with small brushes. Seems more stressful to me... but probably because I like my larger brushes better. I think the colors and pose of the dog turned out well.  View more of my paintings on my website- SpohnStudio.com

Pet portrait revised- made a few changes. Lighting maybe a bit light on this photo, but you can see some of the changes I made to the dog and some value changes.

OK, below is the final version of this pet portrait.

Actually the colors are brighter in person.

When Max Was Purple, Day 23 of the Painting Challenge

When Max Was Purple

6x6, Oil

$50.00

Today I finished the painting of Max for the Daily PaintWorks challenge and as Day 23 of my painting challenge.

This painting is SOLD! Max is very happy to wear purple for a long, long time....

Here is the value study for Max.

Day 21 of the Painting Challenge... Value Studies

 Only time to complete 3 value studies today. But this saves me time in the long run...

 Tomorrow I will be able to finish a painting and maybe start a second one.

Which should I choose to paint tomorrow? Leave a comment...

Zena, Painting Challenge Day 12

Zena

8x8, oil

pet portrait

Today's painting was a pet portrait. This painting was mostly completed earlier, but there were a couple changes suggested, so I worked on those today.

Zena

Zena

8x8 original oil

pet portrait

This is Zena. I was commissioned to paint her along with 2 other dogs from this family. I started with Zena.  To learn more about commissioning me to paint your pet, visit my website at: SpohnStudio.com

Wild Thing

Wild Thing

12 x12, original oil

My latest pet portrait, was an airplane. A major change for me as a theme for a painting. But I look upon this request as I do with all pet portraits and tried to connect with my subject. For more information on my pet portraits. Visit my website: SpohnStudio.com

Honey- a pet portrait

Honey

8 x 10, oil, pet portrait

Honey in her younger days, waiting for her food bowl to fill up. If you would like a pet portrait of your best friend, visit my website for more details. SpohnStudio.com

Cat Portrait

Here is my latest cat pet portrait. I choose this image to paint because it is a bit different. The pose was unlike any others I had painted. I think it shows a bit of the cat's personality also. To learn more about my pet portraits, visit my website, under Paintings, select Pet Portraits and click on an image.  SpohnStudio.com

Jean Claude

Jean Claude

Pet Portrait

8x8, original oil

I was intrigued to paint this pet portrait using this neat perspective. The colorful rug in the background really brings his grey coat alive. For more information on my pet portrait commissions visit my website's pet portrait page. Click Here.  To see more of my art, visit my website, SpohnStudio.com

Pet Portrait of a Basset Hound

Newmie

original oil, 6x6 inches

Basset Hounds have such expressive faces. Each time I paint one, I am amazed at their human like expressions. If you are interested in having a pet portrait painted of your pet, let me know. Details about my pet portraits can be found on my website. SpohnStudio.com  This page in particular: Pet Portraits.

Fiona, a second look

Fiona, A Second Look

8x8, original oil

Another version of Fiona, this time she is more simplified and painted mainly using my knives. How to decide? Texture or no? I like this simplified version. She appears timeless, and her eyes look up at the viewer, watching to see what is going on.  For more information on pet portraits, please visit my website: SpohnStudio.com

Fiona- pet portrait

Fiona

8x8

original oil

I believe this pet portrait is completed. Sent a photo to the client for approval. Visit my website for more information on pet portraits.  SpohnStudio.com

Taking a Stroll

Taking a Stroll

6x6 inches, original oil

This pallet knife, textural painting in oil, was inspired by a reference photo. Today is the last day of the painting challenge! 30 days and 30 paintings. They will soon all be posted on my website, SpohnStudio.com so take a look and pick out your favorites!

Cat Perch

Cat Perch

6x6 inches, original oil

Day 11 of the painting challenge! Today, I was drawn to painting cats again. I saw the cutest ad in the local newspaper for our local human society. They were advertising a sale on cats, just like a used car ad. I just laughed and thought it was so clever. So with cats on my mind, I looked through my reference photos and spied this lovely creature. This painting is for sale for $50.00, visit my website to purchase. SpohnStudio.com
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In Memory of Suzy

In Memory of Suzy

6x6 inches, original oil

Day 6 of the painting challenge. I have been wanting to paint this memorial pet portrait for a while now... and today seemed like a perfect day. I used to go for walks with Suzy and her owner. She was a swell dog. This painting is not for sale.

A Cat Named Willow

A Cat Named Willow

6x6 inches, original oil

Day 5 of the painting challenge. I chose to paint this cat today because of the floral print on chair she was sitting on. She has so much fur and texture and then there was the floral design behind her to keep your eye moving. I painted Willow  mainly with painting knives which gave her fur all that texture. This painting is for sale for $50.00. Visit my website to purchase. SpohnStudio.com

In Memory of Sparky

In Memory of Sparky

6x6 inches, original oil

This precious little one passed on recently. My friend posted a photo, and I just had to paint Sparky. This is painting #3 for my 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. This painting is NFS.

My Spot

My Spot

12 x 24 inches, oil on panel

I stated this painting a couple weeks ago, but had to put it aside to finish some other paintings. The cat is painted with painting knives and originally, I thought I might complete the entire painting using knives. But today is another day and most of the remainder of this painting was painted with brushes. The photo doesn't really show all the heavy texture on the fur of the cat, but in person it really shows up. Contact me to purchase. View more of my paintings on my website: SpohnStudio.com

Duro Visits an Art Show

Duro Visits an Art Show

8 x 10

oil on panel

Duro wasn't all that interested in the art, but was polite and allowed his owner to shop and view my paintings at a recent art show.

Booth Photos, Estes Park

 Potential customers viewing a painting.

 Bright sun hit my booth in the morning.

My booth as the sun swung around more to the south.

Weather  for my Estes Park Fine Art Festival was cool at night and hot during the day. It was a fun festival to do as I knew a lot of other artists at the show. I did have a corner booth... but could not use the South side because of the intense sun.

I was busy answering questions about pet portraits and handing out pet portrait postcards. Now is the time to order your pet portrait. Christmas will be here soon.  For more information visit my website: susanmspohn.com    Visit the page on animals.

Pet Portraits:  basic size is 7 x 7, oil on wood panel. This size is for one pet and the cost is $85.00. If you would like to put 2 pets in one painting, the size would be 8 x 10 ($125.00)  or 12 x 12. ($150.00). Three animals or fewer (see Star's Garden) could be painted on the 15 x 15 size also and the price would be $225.00. Free shipping is included for the Continental USA on the 7 x 7 inch pet portrait.