Pastel on Clairefontaine Pastelmat, 12 x 9 inches
I rarely do pet portraits these days, but this is Ruffin, and he is a surprise present. Ruffin is a Border Terrier and is very much a typical member of the breed, with a rugged, scruffy coat, boundless energy and packed with the sheer indomitable spirit of being alive on this planet. This is what I desperately wanted to capture with this painting and I think I've just about got him.
He is perfect Peter, you have definitely captured the spirit of the dog. He looks as if he is ready to leap into action at any moment!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, he always is Bev, thank you!
DeleteThank you Sue!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Looks as if he could bound right out of the painting! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie - three of you have said the same thing, ha ha!
DeleteThank you so much Peter! I adore my painting- it is just perfect and I can't stop looking at it. You really have captured Ruffin exquisitely and it looks like he is going to jump out of the painting any minute. Oh and of course he loves it too!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate it and will treasure it forever!
Thank you Livy - it was my pleasure. Just be careful with him - he might just do that, ha ha! x
DeleteThank you too darls, I can't tell you how wonderful he is. Thank you for doing that for Livy, she really will treasure it!
ReplyDeletegros Bisous ..hee hee
Ah, thank you DB, and gros bisous to you too, ha ha!
DeleteWhat a lovely character - wonderful painting Peter
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue - much appreciated. He really is a character!
DeleteAs the happy owner of a border terrier myself, I just love this Peter... you've really captured "the look"...
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