Squire

Squire
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What a lovely dog and such an intelligent expression on his face. Great portrait.

Thank you Thea. I learnt during the painting of this, that the reference photograph supplied (which was really excellent quality, and I would normally print to work from) was even better viewed on an ipad. I could really get the detail I needed for his eyes by enlarging the image on the screen. Shame it took me a couple of days to twig! I agree, a lovely dog, I wanted to do him justice as it was commissioned by a friend for her husband's birthday surprise gift. :)

Hang on Studio Wall
13/04/2015
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Detail from an acrylic painting of Squire in the Snow.

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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