Retriever by Gary Butson

Practice portrait? It looks like a very fine one to me as it is! Great pose.

The detail is fantastic! I envy artists such as yourself for using pastels to such a high standard. Maybe one day I should by a set!

Gudrun thanks for your comments.

Thanks Paul. Having looked at your little birds in watercolour I might try similar in pastel.

If this is your idea of a practice piece then I am going to give up now lol!! Beautiful portrait of such a lovely dog.

Very nice, Gary, love the features - can almost hear the panting - and the fur is well done

Excellent painting - stroke him/her for me.

Don't practice anymore, it is beautiful.