Sheepdog by mark whittaker

What a way to start the day! Another beautiful portrait. I can just feel the texture of the fur and he/she looks such a happy dog. Well done.

Fantastic painting Mark. Which do you prefer CF pastel may or velour for animals?

Beautiful dog - I love his fur and expression. Excellent work.

Another stunning portrait, you've depicted the thickness of his beautiful ruff so well.

I love this painting, I've been considering trying a pastel painting from a photo of a puppy, I shall now attempt it but I know it wont be as lifelike as your work.

Your animals are so good wish i had somewhere to try pastels , i work in acrylic because it less messy!

Smashing painting, love it.

You are a master at dog portaits. What paper do you prefer ?

all your work is wonderful! i love how they still look like works of art, not like you have meticulously copied every detail but still captured that character and the "essence" of each dog. like this guys coat, just want to hug him lol!