“Benson” Traditional, Watercolor pencils This painting was recently picked up by his lovely owner. I got to hear some of his story, he was a hand reared and sadly passed away over a year ago. He has a proper character and I loved capturing that in this painting Reference: With permission from owner Items used: […]
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Woodrow, Rooster & Tex
“Woodrow, Rooster & Tex” Traditional, Watercolor Recently finished this painting and soon it’ll be off to its new home in the states. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed painting these three guys this was so challenging for me but I’ve learnt so much from this piece. Reference: With permission from owner Items used: Daler rowney paper 11.7 x […]
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Peggy Commissioned by Bonny Snowdon
Peggy Traditional, Watercolour. Commissioned by artist Bonny Snowdon it was a huge honour to be asked to do this commission. Peggy was a beautiful cat to paint I fell in love with her deep blue eyes and her fur has so many different gorgeous colours. I thoroughly enjoyed painting this sweet lady! Reference: With permission […]
Jade the Corgi
Jade Traditional, Watercolour Competition winner Haley won the giveaway. I asked here to send me some more pictures and she sent some truly beautiful pictures of Jade the Corgi. I felt inspired by the photos she sent and I am very pleased with the results. This was an absolute joy to paint and I hope […]
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Oni the tabby cat commission
Oni Traditional, watercolour I adored painting this commission this little diva is just a joy to look at. Her fur texture and colour was so much fun to paint she’s a beautiful tabby cat! I’m sure you will agree. Reference: With permission from owner Items used: Daler rowney paper 8.3×11.7inches & caran d’ache watersoluble coloured […]
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Lyin Eyes
Lyin Eyes Traditional, graphite I can finally share this secret commission with you guys! This Lion is finished in traditional graphite and was commissioned for a Birthday gift. Now very happily received and loved by the new owner. Art © Shannagh-leigh Reference: Pixabay Items used: Daler Rowney heavypressed, mechanical pencil & black polychromos If you […]
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Camo Miniature
Camo in Miniature Traditional, watercolour Part 2/2 of a commission, the first part was last weeks A4 painting. Brought out the pan watercolours for this one and initially hit a bit of a bump but got there in the end, sized at about 1.6×2.2inches miniature watercolour painting. Art © Shannagh-leigh Reference: My own Items used: […]
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Camo the Labrador
Camo Traditional, watercolour Adored painting this Labrador from start to finish it took a bit of a different turn the colours are a lot richer than expected however I think it works well for this lovely pup! Drawn from my own reference photo of a very beautiful lady Art © Shannagh-leigh Reference: My own Items used: […]
Glee
Glee Glee noun 1. open delight or pleasure; exultant joy; exultation. (Traditional, watercolour) This portrait is one that is so important to me I’ve had this incredible pup over 7 years and its about time she had her own portrait that really represented her. This is the first portrait I’ve ever done in this style […]
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Hugo the soldier
Hugo Traditional, coloured pencil Hugo is a lovely little chap who im sure you will agree looks rather dashing in his uniform. Hugo is owned by my lovely Auntie. The first portrait I have done with a uniform and the first done using water as a blender for my coloured pencils, but I’m really pleased […]