Fur family pet portrait

Gracie & April

A series of pet portraits I’m working on in procreate. Current favorite inking pen is the mercurybrush.  I wanted a inky cartoony look with a bit of loose watercolor strokes. Simple design with some lovely details in the fur and flowers. When I began painting this I fell in love with my photography portraits I took of the cute couple of fur babies last September. I had nearly completed this painting when I received a sad text from my dear friend saying that she had to put Gracie to sleep that same day. I cried. And I feel so blessed to have spent time with her to get the perfect photos that will be cherished forever. This is why I do what I do. ❤️
We’ll just see how many I can produce for this particular project I’m in love with.

Procreate pet portrait

Being absent from the pet blog doesn’t necessarily mean I’m absent from creating. Took some time to reflect and get inspired and then motivated. As a frustrated new dog parent I’m faced with many challenges such as juggling dog training, cat therapy, working my pay the bills job, reselling on eBay and taking the time to believe in myself. I came up with this creation today. Fine tuning for tomorrow. I’m in love with my new found style and have to believe I can create an art series using my trusty Apple Pencil in procreate on my lovely iPad Pro and stick with it. Awfully delightful. Simply joy.

Rudy Giuliani the Bichon frisée

SOOC shots (raw+jpg) of the handsome pup Rudy. This was a warm September day in the front and backyard of the owners home. Important to include the natural surroundings of a dog which includes lots of lush green grass and pretty front porch summer flowers. Trick with all white dogs is the highlights that can by blown out slightly. Must remember to underexpose here!!! But, the buttery bokeh turned out good although next pet shoot will be using a faster and sharper lens. Also raw images appear always dull and dingy until the final edits. Shot with canon 6D. 50mm 1.2 lens. Yasss Rudy!!!

Dougie the Dundee dog portraits

8 o’clock PM natural window light. 

ISO 800. 1/250. F1.8

Canon 6d m2

50mm 1.8 lens

12 o’Clock natural window light from the east. 

ISO 400. 1/250. F2. 

Canon 6d m2

50mm 1.8 lens

This sweet mutt has much more energy than what you see in the photo. He is being tested like a guinea pig. The available light I have to work with is pretty amazing and gorgeous. Semi obedient and full of puppy dog love. We will need a dog wrangler for an outdoor shoot. Preferably in Dundee!!!!