Canine Gallery

Gallery List

Man's best friend is how we often think of our canine companions. They are in reality the best friend, guardian angel and treasured member of the family for anyone who is lucky enough to have one.

It is always my pleasure to be given the opportunity to portray the character, personality and beauty of someone's beloved dog. I make a point of finding out as much about each dog before I lift a pencil and if possible I like to meet them as well.

After this something nearly magic happens, as the individuality of each animal is transferred into the portrait.

I invite you to browse through the following gallery. Most of which were commissioned works. If you like what you see, it would be my honour to supply a work worthy of your special member of the family.

Chloe Chloe is a 2 year old kelpie. Her owner Narelle Anderson commissioned a portrait of her and supplied the photograph. She had doubts about the portrait coming out as she admitted to not having the greatest shot of her beloved canine.
Fletcher On a recent visit by our neighbour's dog Fletcher, I was able to catch this very typical pose. He is usually on the move so much that taking a photo is nearly impossible, but kindly sat still for about 30 seconds, trying not to look to guilty.
Rastas This is the finished painting of Rastas. It came together amazingly fast. I didn't want to do a large work, so I used a previously stored canvas board. It was completed in just under 2 hours. I think I managed to capture the sweet nature that he had as a puppy.
Rastas Preliminary Sketch Rastas as my dog for nearly 12 years. I first saw him in the pet shop being sat on by all his larger siblings. He seemed to cry out for someone to come and save him. I remember him cuddling up to my neck the first time I held him and I couldn't let him go after that. This is from the first photograph taken of him at the age of eight weeks. It is a preliminary sketch for a future painting.
Rocky Pastel drawing on charcoal coloured pastel paper of a family pet (dog) called Rocky. This is a commissioned work by the pet's owner. Rocky was 12 years old at the time of the commission.