Honestly such a pleasure painting these three horses, all truly amazing their stories and personalities really helped create this piece. I’ve been so excited to paint this piece, then nervous and now I’m so pleased with it.
Daler rowney paper 16×23 inches & caran d’ache museum
References with permission
“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: Daler rowney paper 10x10inches & Caran d’ache supracolor
“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 16.5 inches & Caran d’ache supracolor
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 from owner
Items used: Daler rowney paper 8.3×11.7inches & Caran d’ache supracolor
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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 Haley is pleased with the results.
Reference: With permission from owner
Items used: Daler rowney paper 8.3×11.7inches & Caran d’ache supracolor
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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 pencils.
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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
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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: Daler Rowney aquafine hotpressed & Winsor and Newton cotman paints
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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: Daler rowney aquafine hot pressed, caran d’ache watersoluble pencils
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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 so its extra special!
Art © Shannagh-leigh
Reference: My own
Items used: Daler rowney aquafine (hot pressed) & caran d’ache supracolor
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