Dog Portrait Drawing Lesson – Portrait of Wilf – as taught at the Coast to Coast Convention

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Wilf - graphite pet portrait

Here is the pet portrait I was teaching at a class at the Coast to Coast Creative Arts Convention on May 5th. I was debating putting in the scratch on Wilf’s nose and the crooked whiskers, but that’s what gives him character. With this portrait, there was a lot of wild fur on the outside, so I cropped it tight to focus on the face.

I will be teaching this design as an online class this fall.

Update:  this is now available as a full video course in the Art Place membership site.

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meri

Oh my gosh! This little fella’s face just jumps off the page. Excellent!!

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Gisele Grenier

thanks!

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Janice Montreuil

He is so realistic I could just reach out and pet him. A lovely painting, as usual, Gisele. Janice Montreuil

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Gisele Grenier

thanks Janice!

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Susan C

you’ve caught a little bit of sad wisdom in his eyes … beautiful portrait

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Gisele Grenier

Thanks Susan 🙂

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