Bert by Heather Love

TALP Open 2020

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Incredible attention to detail. Love this painting.

Posted by Glyn Davies on Thu 09 Jul 08:58:05

Stunning, I feel I want to reach out and hug him.. those eyes!

Posted by Debbie Goodsell on Thu 09 Jul 09:31:27

Incredibly sensitive portrait. That dog has had a life.

Posted by Sophie Elkan on Thu 09 Jul 11:03:55

Looks so real. The detail is amazing and I'm in love with that face.

Posted by Fiona Kinnear on Thu 09 Jul 11:25:33

Incredibly realistic.

Posted by Brenda Crosby on Thu 09 Jul 13:15:41

Well done Heather its got my vote great work

Posted by Linda Easter on Thu 09 Jul 13:37:36

Thank you Linda, very much appreciated!

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 09 Jul 13:45:15

Terrific detail and captures a very realistic expression.

Posted by David Crosby on Thu 09 Jul 15:07:38

I love your attention to detail. Success or failure hinges around the eyes. When the eyes give the illusion of movement as you walk past your painting you know that you have succeeded. I myself have painted a spaniel & cows as miniatures in both acrylics & water mixable oils for birthday cards. You are really gifted.

Posted by Thomas Wratten on Thu 09 Jul 16:32:26

Lovely detailed painting Heather. I'm glad you didn't do a vignette. I hate decapitated dogs!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 09 Jul 17:54:56

Beautiful congratulations Heather

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Thu 09 Jul 18:01:11

This is lovely

Posted by Tracey Evans on Thu 09 Jul 20:15:44

Lovely painting Heather. When you said Bert had been accepted I was expecting your hubby!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 09 Jul 21:34:56

Love the painting. The eyes make you melt...

Posted by Mandy Thomas on Fri 10 Jul 08:01:55

I just live the texture in the coat and the eyes...... oh those soulful eyes. Just beautiful Heather.

Posted by Claire Horton on Fri 10 Jul 08:32:38

The medium doesn't do justice to Heather's work. You need to see her stuff "real time". Only then can you appreciate the detail, tones and hues that she crams into her paintings. They radiate an energy which cannot really be seen on-line.

Posted by Sean Hodges on Fri 10 Jul 08:52:53

A truly wonderful study. Bert's eyes follow you across the room. Such a talent, well done Heather!

Posted by Mo Collins on Fri 10 Jul 09:54:12

Such intensity in his eyes - beautifully painted and captured.

Posted by Laura Hearn on Fri 10 Jul 12:28:32

Congratulations Heather!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Fri 10 Jul 12:56:52

Really feels like I could stroke his head and ears! I love the brass buckle on the collar too.

Posted by Nancy Roberts on Fri 10 Jul 13:06:25

A truly beautiful portrait and so very lifelike. Great work Heather and as a dog lover it gets my vote.

Posted by Yvonne Firullo on Fri 10 Jul 14:38:05

Your love for dogs really shows. Those eyes, and friendly nose and beautifully painted ears that I would just have to stroke.

Posted by Alexia Fishwick on Sat 11 Jul 06:51:47

This gets my vote. Am so delighted that you are submitting your work Heather. Your ability to capture the ‘essence’ of the sitter through their eyes is remarkable. Love it!

Posted by Reece Gannaway on Sat 11 Jul 07:08:44

Brilliant!

Posted by John Wright on Sat 11 Jul 08:44:29

Simply fabulous - Bert is wobderful

Posted by Colin Dunstall on Sat 11 Jul 09:02:06

Beautiful artistry of Berts' eyes! I wish Bert was mine!

Posted by anne montgomery on Sat 11 Jul 11:45:07

Absolutely beautiful & so much detail!!

Posted by Poppy Ballon on Sat 11 Jul 12:05:43

Wow, I am super impressed

Posted by Jacky Logan on Sat 11 Jul 15:21:44

Amazing painting!

Posted by Mary Logan on Sat 11 Jul 15:51:13

Great painting, great expression, great fur but made by the eyes.

Posted by mike chantler on Sat 11 Jul 20:59:33

Oh those eyes, gorgeous portrait Heather

Posted by Anjana Cawdell on Sat 11 Jul 21:21:11

Wish I had a dog like Bert!......

Posted by Michael Gannaway on Sat 11 Jul 21:25:14

Bert looks lovely, soulful eyes.

Posted by Stacey Paul on Sun 12 Jul 13:41:51

Lovely painting

Posted by Maureen Corrie on Mon 13 Jul 15:49:28

Fantastic painting Heather. Love the expression.

Posted by Mark Crosby on Mon 13 Jul 21:39:46

Great stuff Heather. Difficult to believe you only picked up a paintbrush a few years ago. Innate talent! 'Bert' derives from the word 'bright', and the brightness in Bert's eyes really shines through. Well done.

Posted by Lindsay Fraser on Tue 14 Jul 10:48:33

At first glance I thought it was a photo. Heather should have been around with the Pre-Raphaelites.

Posted by Phil Hodges on Wed 15 Jul 08:29:27

Something so compelling about the expression on this dog's face. Wonderful painting.

Posted by Maureen Rice-Knight on Wed 15 Jul 13:43:00

Lovely picture of Bert, his eyes and mouth gave me the impression of a shy gentle smile.

Posted by Susan Fraser on Thu 16 Jul 10:28:53

Beautiful, what a cutie-pie!

Posted by Tess Gerrand on Fri 17 Jul 06:04:00

I think this is brilliant - like being in the same room with the dog. I have commissioned many dog paintings over the years and this is as good as any I have! I don't know this dog personally but looking at the picture, I wish I did!

Posted by John Hoerner on Tue 21 Jul 11:06:56

This is absolutely stunning, well done Heather!

Posted by Caroline Biggs on Fri 31 Jul 10:14:13

Fantastic painting Heather :)

Posted by Jon Wallis on Fri 31 Jul 11:33:25

This painting really contains character, what a joy to see.

Posted by Robin Worboyes on Sat 01 Aug 10:36:24

Simply wonderful.

Posted by Gill Sherwood on Sat 01 Aug 22:37:00

Super work Heather. It makes me want to run my fingers through Bert's glossy fur.

Posted by Jonathan Kirkup on Sun 02 Aug 11:34:04

This painting is really amazing. The detail is incredible and you can see and almost feel the dogs character. Fabulous.

Posted by Emma Walker on Sun 02 Aug 11:54:45

Wonderful portrait capturing such a soulful expression.

Posted by Leigh Jones on Sun 02 Aug 13:39:43

Wonderful, very life like!

Posted by Pauline Biggs on Sun 02 Aug 16:03:08

Excellent work Heather

Posted by Richard Biggs on Sun 02 Aug 16:11:27

The textures really bring this to life!

Posted by Katy Kirkup on Sun 02 Aug 22:12:59

The eyes definitely have it.

Posted by Iain Morrison on Mon 03 Aug 10:40:47

Congratulations Heather, well deserved.

Posted by Julie Curry on Wed 30 Sep 14:36:41

Wow Heather! Big congratulations for such a beautiful painting. I love spaniels I've had three over the years and believe me you have captured the very essence of them in this gorgeous portrait, especially with those eyes.

Posted by Maureen Rich on Thu 01 Oct 11:02:07

Bert looks a real character, beautiful bright eyes. Fantastic portrait.

Posted by Andrew Fullwood on Sat 11 Sep 12:24:49

Category: Leisure Painter

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Size (H x W): 52 x 39 cm

Prizes Awarded

£250 People’s Choice Award

About the Artist

Heather Love

I started to paint 4.5 years ago. I use acrylics and oils and mainly canvas on board and most of my portraits are 38 cms x 60 cms or thereabouts. Am still very much a beginner but really enjoying the process and learning every step of the way! I go to art class once a week which is great. I…

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