CHARLIE - Staffy pencil portrait

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

​Charlie was booked as an Xmas Commission by the same Commissionee as Molly the Boxer portrait. The Commissionee booked this as a surprise gift for his Father and with only a few weeks left until the big day, I ensured the portrait was completed in time. 

MEDIUM: Coloured Pencils
SIZE: 8" X 10"
SUPPORT: 300gsm Light Grey Ursus
COMPLETED: DECEMBER 2014

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THE COMPLETED PORTRAIT

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CREATING THE PORTRAIT:

I was provided with some mobile photos of Charlie taken both outdoors (Best option) and indoors, however the best reference photo used was the indoor one and Charlie's colouration looked quite dark against the outdoor photos, so working with all images supplied, I was able to balance it out. I decided to adapt Charlie's eyes as he was squinting in the main reference picture but could see on the other photo's received, that he had these lovely big brown eyes and I wanted the portrait to truly reflect his character.

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TESTIMONIAL FROM THE CUSTOMER:

"Portrait of Charlie is looking great!!!"

"Thanks ever so much for all your hard work.  I am really happy with the portrait"

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Click the image to view progress of Molly

A Second Order:

This was the first portrait that I was asked to undertake as a Christmas gift for the owner's wife. This was also completed in Coloured pencils.

Please click on the image if you wish to view the progress of this portrait.

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