Paws For A Cause: Missoula Police K9 Halo
With my last pet portrait being of Missoula Police K9 Ryker, it's only right that I do the second half of the 4-legged part of the K9 Unit in this department. Gotta say, this portrait of Halo might be one of my favorite portraits I've done yet!
Original Reference Photos: ( just wanted to include the black and white version of the bust reference pic because it's pretty BA)
Time Spent: 22 hours and 55 minutes
Paper Used: 400 Series Flannel White Strathmore Artist Paper cut to 11×14″
Prismacolor Colored Pencils:
Black - PC935
90% French Grey - PC1076
70% French Grey - PC1074
50% French Grey - PC1072
30% French Grey - PC1070
10% French Grey - PC1068
Dark Umber - PC947
Sienna Brown - PC945
Terra Cotta - PC944
Ginger Root - PC1084
Cream - PC914
90% Cool Grey - PC1067
70% Cool Grey - PC1065
50% Cool Grey - PC1063
30% Cool Grey - PC1061
10% Cool Grey - 1059
White - PC938
Progress Pics:
Prints For Sale: Like I did before with the Boston Police K9 Bushido, I am planning on selling prints of Halo to raise money for Vested Interest in K9s, a non-profit organization that raises money to provide police dogs in the US with protective vests. I hope you'll consider buying one once they're on sale!
Up Next: Hopefully I will start hearing from people who showed interest in commissioning a portrait at this past weekend's Canine Carnival, but in the meantime I will continue to build my portfolio. Going back to something I've drawn before with the beagle, but this time going for a more typical, whiter-faced look that my beagle mixes don't quite provide. I'm also doing a photo contest with Boston Terriers of St. Louis, Mo, so I should be getting to the portrait coming out of that later this month as well. Look for progress shots of those soon!
Until next time! Lauren H.
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