"LARRY" ORIGINAL PET PORTRAIT © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Larry"

6"x6" oil on slightly textured panel

SOLD to his pet mom Carol Nelson

Thanks Carol!

"Larry" is another pet portrait that I've done after the fauvist fashion.  He isn't part of my 101 Pet Portraits, but only because he was #102!  I LOVED painting pet portraits SO much that I've decided to offer my services on a permanent basis.  If you are interested in having this done for one of your babies, just click on the menu bar link at the top of my bog titled ORDER YOUR OWN PET PORTRAIT.  Or, click that link and it will take you to the same page! HA!  It explains what I need to get you started.  FUN!

Larry was a sweetheart to paint.  I forgot to ask Carol what he was, but I CAN say just look at those eyes!  I used lots of dark blue and purple in Larry...with a fun color I found called "Green Bean Grey".  A little stamping around the edges and he just popped out!

It was a grey day for photographing AGAIN (seems that is the theme of this spring), so this easel shot is a bit dark, but you get the idea.

HAPPY CREATING!

"OLIVER" 98/101 OF 101 PET PORTRAITS IN 101 DAYS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Oliver"

6"x6" oil on slightly textured panel

SOLD

"Oliver" is a sweet little Carin Terrier like in the Wizard of Oz.  I had SO much fun painting Oliver.  He is sitting in the arms of someone who loves him!  At first I thought I'd just paint Oliver's sweet face, but quickly I realized; not knowing how his body would look naturally in that pose, I decided to put that loving arm in there, and I am REALLY glad!  It tells a story of love and sweetness!  Oliver's fauvist colors were FUN!  Buttery yellows and turquoise and green make the background colors.  I added a little bit of pattern in the background that adds a bit extra.  Oliver's fur has lots of blue and purple mixed in with some yellows that make some of the darks.  I added a bit of fauvist color to the arm that is holding Oliver; adding some fun!

 

Before I show Oliver in his display photos I wanted to talk a little about my process.  It's been basically the same throughout this project.  I mark carefully where the eyes go...and some important markers.  I then paint the eyes first, often followed by the nose; then the background and I finish with the rest.  Once I get the eyes placed, the nose is easy in relation to them...and the rest goes quickly.  I used the same brushes throughout the whole process. This project has helped me to improve my painting skills, as well as has given me "permission" to use brighter colors and fun interpretations.  I feel so blessed that so many sent in their photos of their pet babies, which made this whole experience that much more fun!  Thank you to everyone!!

And NOW, here is Oliver in all his precious glory!

 I found this particular easel at Hobby Lobby.

 I have to say, for frame colors I have, this one was my favorite for Oliver.  So simple...

These frames are floater frames. These frames get their name from the illusion they offer—once the art is assembled inside the frame, it appears to float within it. I found these frames at pictureframes.com.  I'm not thrilled with their shipping prices (I think they are way too high, and they often ship one small frame in a giant box! ha), but you can watch for sales and deals that pop up on the top left of their website screen.

MAPLE FLOATER FRAME

CFS10

 GOLD LEAF FLOATER FRAME

CFS3

BLACK FLOATER FRAME

CF1

HAPPY CREATING!

"Teddy" 61/101 of 101 PET PORTRAITS IN 101 DAYS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Teddy"

6"x6" oil on slightly textured panel

$75

Available through my WEBSITE

Teddy is a sweet, green eyed kitty whose pet parents are Carrie and Todd Johnson.  Their daughter Rachael sent me this photo and I thank them all for letting me paint this little sweetheart!  Teddy has such beautiful green eyes!  I used strong blues and peachy colors as good strong color as the fauvists' used, as well as warm and cool for a great balance.  Teddy comes to you ready to frame or to sit on a small easel.

I find it fun to photograph all the pet portraits in the frame and easel ideas...it really gives a person a good idea as to how they may want to display their pet kids!!  Here are Teddy's photos!

 the easel shot!  I like this easel for these pet kids!

 

Gold Leaf Floater Frame from pictureframes.com

 

Maple Floater Frame idea

 

Black Floater Frame suggestion.

ALL FUN!

HAPPY CREATING!