Mixed breed dogs acrylic painting

CHAZ & LUCY
9" X 12" on 3mm Gessobord

Commission details:

PORTRAIT COMPLETED:
December 2017

Sadly both Chaz and Lucy had passed over the Rainbow bridge and photos of them were few, however I was able to create a composition that provided a loving tribute to them both. This was booked as a Christmas gift to her sister.

Reference image:

The commissionee was only able to source a few photos of Chaz and Lucy, but they did not provide enough detail. Sadly I could not pull enough detail from them to achieve my usual standard so a composition was constructed which presented them together within a charismatic background which offered a balance of detail and impact to these two beloved pets.

Oscar the black Labradoodle dog in acrylics on 22mm gessobord

The main reference combined the two images above together to create the poses seen in the painting.

Customer Testimonial:

" Hi Karen, the painting has arrived. My sister rang me in tears because she was so moved by seeing it. She says it’s amazing and you’ve captured them beautifully. She’s thrilled! Thank you so much! "

Framing details:

The moulding chosen for this painting was the Saltergate Silver frame. A matt black frame with a silver, inner edging.

The portrait was professionally framed using acid free products with the addition of felt pads to protect their wall from any damage. The painting was provided with a certificate of authenticity.

About commissions:

If you are thinking of booking your own portrait with me, whatever the subject may be, you can find out how the process works on my commissions page or drop me an email at: karenmberisfordart@gmail.com