Tinka
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Tinka's portrait was painted from a pre-digital photograph. As the dog's eyes weren't discernible, I decided to emphasise the colours and curves of her trademark wavy hair in order to capture her character. I also exchanged the original background fence for grass to give depth and added colour.
About the Artist
Andrea Hook
I’ve painted and sketched since early childhood and my favourite place was the garden, amongst the old fruit trees and raspberry canes. As a student, I studied for a degree in Visual Arts & Geography at Lancaster University and I worked for fifteen years as an illustrator and graphic designer in…
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