I haven’t painted many paintings of pets. I don’t know why except the fact I don’t pursue the issue for interest. I painted a Rotweiler named Logan two years ago and a Lab last year, I believe. I recently completed a painting featuring an acquaintance’s pet dog named Bode. Briefly, she (Kathy) spotted this dog in the woods near her parents home. With time the two became inseparable. She doesn’t know the reason why the dog was there… abandonment most probable. Fliers were placed about with no one responding.
"BODE"
I met Bode once and he is quite friendly. Health issues plaque him. I am totally aware of health issues with a beloved pet. Suzie, my springer spaniel is 95% blind due to complications from diabetus. However, she is quite the happy little dog. I feel for Bode and Kathy.
The photo I tried to take hasn’t captured the true colors of the completed painting. I attempted approximately 10 to 12 photos with different outside lighting conditions. (The photo shown here was taken prior to adding additional colors to enhance the accuracy of Bode’s hair color.)
LATEST “BODE” PHOTO
The photo shown here is a true color of the above painting. I hope you enjoy the completed work.
"BODE" completed art
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Hi Larry, Very nicely done! That’s a fine looking dog and you have captured his personality by accurately rendering Bode’s expressive eyes. Well done! Dana
Dana,
Thank you.. the final art has more subtle colors on it. After seeing him personally I could see variances of color better than from photographs.